A man was robbed at knifepoint this morning close to the Warriston entrance of St Mark's Park.
The 42-year old was walking at around 7.30am when two men approached him – one on a red Vespa scooter and the other on foot. The latter produced a knife and both demanded he hand over his valuables.
The victim fled after offering up his mobile phone.
The first suspect was of slight build and wore dark clothing and a motorbike helmet. The second was also slightly built, about 18 years old, and around 5' 9". He was dressed in light trousers, a dark top with the hood up, and wore a white chequered bandana across most of his face. Both spoke with local accents.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward, and are keen to talk to a man walking two dogs at the time. He spoke to the victim just after the incident and may have seen what happened. Police also want to hear from anyone who thinks they can identify the thieves from the descriptions above.
Contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131 or, anonymously, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.