Thieves dupe jewellers for ring

The thieves targeted Lime Blue in Edinburgh

Two thieves who stole a £15,000 diamond ring from a jewellers in Edinburgh are being sought by police.

Two women, believed to be of middle-eastern origin, walked into Lime Blue jewellers in George Street and asked to look at a ring in the window display.

They acted as if they wished to pay for the ring but when the shop assistant turned away, the thieves walked out of the shop with it.

The incident happened at about 1300 GMT on Thursday.

The first suspect has dark skin, and is aged between 60 and 70 years old. She is 5ft tall, of medium to large build, with wrinkled skin, and frizzy black hair that was tied back. She had very white teeth and was wearing a black top and black padded jacket, and was carrying a black handbag.

The second woman also has dark skin. She is in her early 30s, 5ft 9ins, of slim build, with black hair. She was well groomed and wore a lot of make-up, and was wearing a black or brown short fur coat and black trousers. She was also carrying a brown leather bag.

A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "This was a brazen high-value theft carried out by two women who are believed to have visited a number of shops in George Street yesterday afternoon.

"We are appealing for any members of the public who may have noticed the suspects in George Street, either before or after the theft took place, to contact us immediately.

"Similarly, anyone with any other information that can help us identify the two women should also get in touch."