Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed of his car in Dumbiedykes Road on Monday around 7pm.
The 47-year-old victim was sitting in his Ford Mondeo outside Lochview Court when a male open the front door vehicle and threatened him before demanding he exit the vehicle.
At this time the suspect then stole the car and drove off from the area.
The man was uninjured and contacted police a short time later. His Mondeo was recovered in the early hours of Tuesday 25th November in the Drylaw area.
Officers have been pursuing a number of lines of enquiry to trace the male responsible and anyone who can assist in identifying him is asked to come forward.
He is described as white, mid to late twenties, around 5ft 10ins tall with a medium to stocky build and short light-brown slightly curly hair. He was wearing a light blue hooded top, loose fitting cotton trousers and had a splint on his left index finger.
Detective Constable John McShane said: “Fortunately the victim was not injured during the incident, but was left very shaken at what was a frightening experience.
“We believe there may have been a number of people in the area at the time and anyone who remembers seeing anything suspicious is asked to contact police immediately.
“In addition, anyone who recognises the description of the suspect or who has information relevant to this investigation is asked to get in touch.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
