A woman was threatened and robbed after withdrawing money from an ATM in Edinburgh.

The 33-year-old female victim was targeted at around 5.55pm on Saturday outside the Scotmid store on Restalrig Road South.

After withdrawing the cash, she was approached by one of two men who had been standing nearby.

The thief, who had his lower face covered, threatened the woman before making off with a two-figure sum of money in the direction of Sleigh Drive.

The second man, who did not speak to the victim, headed in the same direction shortly after.

Detective sergeant Iona Cory of said: "This was a despicable incident which saw a woman on her own targeted as she withdrew money from a cashpoint.

"This is being treated with the utmost seriousness and a robust investigation is currently underway to trace these men, supported by local officers who will be conducting increased high visibility patrols in this area for the coming days.

"The area was busy with pedestrians and motorists at the time and, as part of our ongoing enquiries, I'd ask anyone who may have witnessed this, anyone who may have seen the men in the area or any motorists who captured them on dashcam footage, to get in touch with us as soon as possible."

If you have any information that could help, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.