Officers in Midlothian are renewing their appeal for information following a robbery that took place in the Mayfield area last week.
A man, 34, was walking his dog in the woodland area near to Westhouses Road at around 7.55pm (Tuesday 17 December) when he was approached by a man who robbed him.
The victim's watch was stolen along with a two-figure sum of cash.
The male suspect is described as approximately six foot tall, with an older-sounding raspy voice and a local accent. He was wearing black cotton gloves and smelt strongly of alcohol.
Officers are asking people to come forward if they have any information about the stolen watch, which is described as being a silver Emporio Armani link watch with a white face and black roman numerals.
Detective Inspector Ben Leathes, from Dalkeith CID, said: “The suspect stole the victim’s silver Armani watch, in addition to a mid two-figure sum of cash.
“We’re asking everyone in the community to think back over the past week. Has someone you know started wearing a new Armani watch, or have you even seen someone trying to sell such a watch? If so, please come forward.
“Similarly, if you witnessed anything suspicious in the area of Westhouses Road around the time of the robbery, any information could prove vital.”
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