Armed robbery in Ballarat

Police have arrested a woman accused of being a getaway driver in an armed robbery in Ballarat last night.
Two women were approached by a man who allegedly produced a gun and stole their handbags in Doveton Street North about 12.20am.
Police spotted the getaway car, described as a red Ford sedan, 10 minutes later and arrested the female driver.
An imitation gun was found on the floor of the car.
The woman is assisting police and detectives hope to speak with her male counterpart shortly.