Police have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to trace in connection with a public indecency investigation following an incident which took place around 1.10pm on Thursday 28th May in George Street, opposite the Starbucks coffee shop.
Officers are keen to speak to the man pictured in relation to the ongoing enquiry and anyone who can assist in establishing his identity is asked to come forward.
He is described as white, in his forties, between 5ft 10ins and 6ft tall with a medium build, short brown hair, clean-shaven complexion and red face. He was wearing a light-coloured jacket, black jumper, green t-shirt, brown trousers, black Adidas Samba trainers, sunglasses on his head and was carrying a large black rucksack.
Detective Constable Sam Johnson said: “This incident happened in a busy city centre location and at least one member of the public witnessed it.
“We are keen to trace the male in the footage as part of our investigation and would ask anyone who recognises him to contact police immediately.”
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.
