Two female armed robbers, 3 accomplices arrested after botched operation

Officers from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), along with members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and private security, have arrested five suspects involved in a robbery in Orange Grove.

The suspects, two females and three males, were apprehended on Sunday morning, March 2, 2025.

At approximately 6:45 a.m., while refueling at a BP filling station on Louis Botha Avenue, officers were approached by a visibly distressed man who reported that he had been robbed by five individuals in a red Volkswagen Jetta at the intersection of 7th Street and Louis Botha Avenue.

The suspects had stolen his money and cellphones and even transferred funds from his bank account to their own devices.

In response, the officers took the victim with them to identify the suspects and their vehicle.

After calling for additional support, they located the suspect vehicle parked near Pick ‘n Pay in Bramley View.

Through coordination with private security, JMPD CCTV, Tactical Response Units (TRU), and SAPS, the team entered the mall and successfully apprehended all five suspects.

During the arrest, all stolen items belonging to the victim were recovered from the suspects.

They have been charged with robbery and possession of stolen property and are currently being held at Norwood SAPS, awaiting a court appearance.