Flash robbery at Edinburgh Sainsbury’s store

A group of youths in balaclavas carried out a raid on a store in Edinburgh, stealing cash and cigarettes in what has been described as a ‘flash rob raid’, according to Edinburghlive. The incident took place in front of shoppers and resulted in the theft of a four-figure sum of money along with items from the cigarettes counter, the Scotsman reports. Businesses should implement security measures including CCTV coverage, alarm systems, and staff training protocols to help prevent such incidents. Source : Edinburghlive · Scotsman · Scotsman See the burglary map to follow reported incidents near you, and our guides to choose an alarm system or check your home insurance .