Woman Traumatised After Being Robbed of Her Car at Knifepoint in Edinburgh

A major police investigation is underway in Edinburgh after a woman was targeted and robbed of her vehicle at knifepoint. The shocking incident took place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, leaving the victim uninjured but severely shaken by the experience.

According to Police Scotland, the victim was approached by a male suspect who brandished a knife and demanded the keys to her car. Fearing for her safety, the woman complied, and the suspect drove off in the stolen vehicle. The incident happened in a residential area, causing alarm among local residents.

Officers have released a description of the stolen vehicle and are urging the public to report any sightings. Detectives are also examining CCTV and dashcam footage from the area in an effort to trace the car's movements and identify the perpetrator.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "This was an extremely distressing incident for the victim. We are carrying out extensive inquiries to locate the vehicle and the individual responsible. We ask anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious to contact us as a matter of urgency."