A robber threatened a 19-year-old worker and stole a three-figure sum of money from a newsagent in Edinburgh.

A man entered the Niddrie Mill Convenience Store on Niddrie Mill Drive at about 12.45pm on Tuesday.

He demanded the cash from the shop worker then took off towards Niddrie Mill Avenue.

No weapon was used and the shop worker was uninjured.

The man is white and was wearing a dark hooded jacket, black scarf, sunglasses and light grey jogging bottoms. He spoke with a local accent.

Detective constable Andy Cory said: "Fortunately the shop worker was not injured during this robbery, but she was left very shaken and upset by the incident.

"No weapon was presented but the suspect intimated he was in possession of one and we are eager to speak to anyone who can help us trace this individual.

"Anyone who saw any suspicious activity around the store or can help us identify the male responsible should contact police immediately."