Armed Robbers Disarmed By Female Victim

Mpumalanga police in South Africa said on Thursday that they found a gun at the scene of a failed armed robbery after the woman they were trying to rob disarmed the armed robbers in the Timbavati Trust area in Acornhoek. 

It was also reported that the incident happened on Tuesday night. 

“According to information, three suspects approached a woman at her house, then one of the suspects pointed a firearm at her. 

"It is said that the woman somehow managed to grab the firearm from the suspect and threw it away as the other two rushed to assist their friend,” said police spokesperson Col Donald Mdhluli. 

“The suspects then reportedly took to their heels when they realised they were no longer armed and got away in a white sedan.” 

The police were notified and went to retrieve the gun. 

They discovered it was a revolver with the serial number removed. 

"Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery incident, and further investigation is underway," Mdhluli added. 

While the victim was unharmed, authorities warned the public to be cautious when confronted with armed criminals.