article_snippet: Officers remain at the scene of the store (above) while investigations continue to trace the suspect.
article_snippet: It is understood there may have been a passenger in the taxi at the time of the car hijacking.
article_snippet: It is believed the suspect is still armed and may have been joined by a number of accomplices.
article_snippet: Police Scotland has now dispatched officers across Edinburgh city, particularly in the Pilton area, in the hunt for the suspect.
article_snippet: A spokesman said: 'Police Scotland can confirm Police Scotland were called to Frederick Street this morning to reports of a robbery taking place. '
article_snippet: Inquiries are still at a very early stage and are ongoing.'
article_snippet: This is currently being investigated by Police Scotland.'
article_snippet: so We have taken the decision to close the store for business for the rest of today and let the police focus on the police investigations.'
article_snippet: Police have cordoned off the upmarket store, which will remain closed for the remainder of today .
article_snippet: The suspect is described as being a man in The suspect early 30s, 5ft 10ins tall and wearing a dark padded hooded jacket, blue trousers, a blue and white scarf and carrying a black and white rucksack.
article_snippet: our are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the man, or has information about the crime, so that our can trace the man as soon as possible.'
article_snippet: However, the heist was foiled when Ray Mallon, the mayor of Middlesbrough, wrestled the suspect crook to the ground outside the store.
article_snippet: Anyone with information about today's incident which could help police should call 101.