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Kris Gourlay

Midlothian woman robber in scarf holds up newsagents leaving staff 'shaken'

Police in Midlothian are investigating a robbery at a newsagents that left staff "shaken."

The incident occurred at the RS McColls on Jarnac Court, Dalkeith, around 5.20pm on Tuesday, October 18. Thankfully no members of staff were injured but they were shook up afterwards.

Officers say the suspect was a woman in her mid-20s with a skinny build, dressed all in black, with a scarf or shawl covering her face and dark sunglasses.

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She was also seen carrying a white plastic carrier bag.

Detective Constable Jack Wall, from Dalkeith CID, said: “We’re appealing for anyone who was in the Jarnac Court area around the time of the incident, and believes they may have seen the woman in question, to please come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident 2413 of 18 October. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”

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