An attempted robbery at a pot store in Washington state was thwarted after a nearby business owner confronted the robbers and sprayed one of the suspects with bear spray, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies were called to a robbery at a marijuana store in Evert around 3 a.m. Monday.
Surveillance video showed three Kias entering the store's parking lot. The driver of one of the vehicles drove into the side of the store and attempted to gain entry.
Officials said a man working at a store behind the pot shop heard the commotion, discovered a robbery in progress and used bear spray on at least one suspect.
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A Washington state man used bear spray on a burglar who tried to break into a pot shop. (Marijuana Club 99)
The owner of the pot shop “Marijuana 99” told Fox 13 Seattle. He also keeps bear spray handy and has had to use it before, but this is the first time his store has been threatened by an attempted robbery, he said.
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Deputies in Washington state are searching for a suspect in an attempted pot shop robbery. (Marijuana Club 99)
Deputies added that the vehicle involved in the attempted robbery also appears to have been stolen.
Police believe the suspects were also in a stolen car when they attempted to rob a pot shop in Washington state. (Marijuana Club 99)
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No arrests have been made at this time, according to deputies.
