Cape Town – Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for two women who allegedly robbed students at gunpoint at Riverside Mall in Mbombela.
The women with a firearm allegedly robbed two female students after pretending to be asking them for directions at the mall, police said.
Police said the incident happened on Wednesday, February 8.
According to police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, as the students were showing the women the way, one of the suspects showed them a gun inside her handbag.
“She then held the victims hostage, instructing them not to scream or else they will be fatally shot. Both victims were then robbed of their belongings, including two iPhones and a wrist watch after being threatened by their assailants,” said Mohlala in a statement.
#sapsMP Nelspruit #SAPS are in pursuit of 2 female suspects in connection with a robbery that was staged at River Side Mall in Nelspruit on 8/2/23.
Woman in the attached picture may assist in investigation. Any1 with info, call #CrimeStop 08600 10111. TMhttps://t.co/9FIYPlImLk pic.twitter.com/xI3HXwajDA— SA Police Service ?? (@SAPoliceService) February 21, 2023
The suspects made off with the stolen items and a case of robbery with a firearm was opened, said Mohlala.
