Police are investigating the armed robbery of a fast-food restaurant in Bonnyrigg this morning.

Officers from Fairfield Police Area Command received reports that a man had entered the restaurant on Elizabeth Drive in Bonnyrigg about 3.45am (Friday 15 June 2018).

Police have been told the man, believed to be armed with a knife, approached one of the attendants and the store’s manager.

He took cash from the premises and fled.

He is described as being of Asian appearance and had a scarf covering his face, about 165cms tall with a small build. He was wearing a black-hooded jumper, grey tracksuit pants, red Asics shoes and black gloves.
A crime scene was established and examined by specialist police.

Investigations are underway and police are urging anyone with information that may assist to come forward.