AN elderly man of 90 was left "badly shaken" after being robbed as he lifted money from a cash machine.
The man was using the ATM at Tesco Express in Stenhouse Place East when the man waiting behind him grabbed his money and ran off.
He was last seen running towards the Saughton area, along Stevenson Drive.
The victim was not harmed in the incident but was left "badly shaken".
Police are now appealing for witnesses following the cruel assault in Stenhouse, Edinburgh, at around 1.45pm on Sunday.
Inspector Bob Innes said: “This was a frightening attack on an elderly man, which has left him badly shaken.
“We are eager to trace the man responsible as soon as possible. Anyone who was in the area at the time, and saw anything suspicious, is asked to contact us immediately.”
The suspect is described as a white man with a slim build.
He is in his early thirties, has fair short hair and is around 5ft 6 or 7inches in height.
It appears his nose has been broken several times. He was wearing a blue padded light jacket with a cord collar and blue jeans.
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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