An Edinburgh man has been left "frightened" after his car door was swung open by a stranger demanding cash.
Police in the city are now appealing for further information after the 66-year-old was targeted in his car while sitting in a busy Craigleith retail park.
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According to officers, the incident is being treated as an assault with intent to rob, after the man made a quick exit on Monday, January 24.
At around 7pm, the 66-year-old had been in his car when he was approached by the man, who opened his car door and demanded money.
The man ran away from the retail park and no money was stolen.
The suspect is described as a white man with a local accent, approx. 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with short hair and he was wearing dark clothing.
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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 24 January. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
