Police responded to a report of an alleged armed robbery in Kew this morning (13 November).
Investigators have been told a woman produced a weapon and demanded a victim's phone in Yarra Boulevard about 9.10am.
The victim refused to hand over the phone and the female fled in a silver Lexus station wagon.
The vehicle was seen by Nunawading Highway Patrol members who attempted to intercept the car which refused to stop.
The vehicle was then seen a short time later in Bullen.
Police monitored the vehicle and initiated a pursuit.
The car was stopped by police in Mitcham Road at the intersection of Victoria Road, Mitcham.
A 24-year-old Healesville woman is in custody and assisting police with their enquiries.
The investigation is ongoing.
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