Raider strikes in mask made of cardboard
A THIEF in a home-made cardboard mask is being sought by police after he robbed a newsagent at knifepoint.
The masked man walked into RS McColl on Craigentinny Avenue at around 9.50pm on Sunday night and demanded cash from the 22-year-old shop assistant.
The 62-year-old manager then appeared and was ushered to the till by the suspect who produced a knife. When a three-figure sum of money was handed over, the man walked calmly from the shop.
The suspect is white, 5ft 8ins tall, of slight build with a local accent. He was wearing a dark blue baseball cap, a dark hood over the hat, and dark jacket, jeans and gloves, as well as the mask which seemed to be made of cardboard with eye holes cut out.
The full article contains 142 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
13 May 2008 10:23 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh