Thug bursts into car and demands cash from driver in terrifying incident at Scots retail park

26.01.2022 - 10:53 / dailyrecord.co.uk

A thug burst into a car and demanded cash from a driver in a terrifying incident at a Scots retail park.

Police have launched a probe after the pensioner was targeted while sitting in his vehicle at Craigleith Retail Park in Edinburgh.

At around 7pm on Monday January 24, the 66-year-old was approached by the man who opened his car door and demanded money.

Thankfully the car park was busy at the time and the man quickly ran away empty handed, reports Edinburgh Live.

Cops are treating the incident as an 'assault with intent to rob' and they have launched an appeal for information.

The suspect is described as a white man with a local accent, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with short hair and he was wearing dark clothing.

Detective Sergeant Rory Legge, of Corstorphine CID, said: “This was a frightening experience for the victim who luckily did not sustain any injuries.

“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident who may have witnessed what happened, or any motorists who were in the area with dash cam footage, to please come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 3143 of January 24. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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