Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident
Police are probing an attempted robbery near Aberdeen city centre this morning.
Between 8.30-9am a 20-year-old man was approached by another man who attempted to steal his belongings.
The suspect is described as 5ft8in tall, with a slim build, medium length dark brown hair and wearing a grey hooded top and dirty blue jeans.
He also had a distinctive tattoo on his neck which was of a tribal design.
Detective Constable John Murdoch, who is investigating the incident said:
“The area in and around Jute Street would have been busy at that time of the morning with people travelling to work, schools and universities, and so I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who can identify the suspect to contact police.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101.
Police appeal for witnesses to attempted robbing in Aberdeen city centre
