The two female police officers, one a warrant officer and the other a constable, allegedly were caught stealing accessories from the Vodacom shop in Cradlestone on 19 August.
It is believed the two quickly called for back-up by higher-ranking officers from the Krugersdorp Police Station minutes after allegedly being caught stealing.
Staff members of the shop along with the owner told the News the police not only tried to bribe them but also started intimidating and later threatening them after their first attempts failed miserably.
Staff members who witnessed everything alleged the two members operate like professional thieves.