Two students were robbed of their belongings by two armed and unknown women who pretended to be lost. It is said that the suspects claimed to be looking for direction, before threatening the victims and robbing them of their properties, including two iPhones and a wristwatch.
The women allegedly took advantage of the two female students at Riverside Mall in Mbombela on the 8th of February. According to reports, they had a firearm in a handbag, and pretended to ask directions from the students.
Police have confirmed that a case of robbery with a firearm was opened. According to Police spokesperson brig Selvy Mohlala, police are looking for two women for allegedly holding students at gunpoint and robbing them at a mall in Mpumalanga.
According to the police, the woman in the photo would be very helpful to their investigations. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.