A man dressed in a "skeleton print" hoodie threatened a dog walker with a stun gun in Wester Hailes.
Police are investigating the bizarre incident in which the victim, a 26-year-old man, was approached and threatened as he walked with his two dogs on Westburn Middlefield at around 10pm on Monday, 14 October.
The suspect was with a large cream coloured Staffordshire terrier cross which was "covered in scars". Officers say the man and his pet "stand out" and anyone with information should come forward.
The man is described as being white, 27 to 35 years of age, around 5ft 10ins and with short dirty blonde hair. He had a local Edinburgh accent and was wearing a black and white skeleton print top with the hood up.
Detective constable Ryan Lee of Corstorphine CID said: "Enquiries are ongoing to trace the man, both he and the dog stand out, so I would appeal to anyone who either saw the argument or who can identify the man, contact police as soon as possible.
"Information can be passed onto the CID at Corstorphine Police Office via 101. Please quote reference number 4416 of 14 October when calling."
Alternatively anyone with information can get in touch with Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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