MARIJUANA ON THEIR MINDS

A home in east Chilliwack was apparently the target of
robbers with marijuana on their minds late Monday, police say.

Two men forced their way into the house at about 8:55 p.m. to steal
marijuana being legally grown by a 53-year-old man with a medical
marijuana licence.

He was able to get out and call police from a nearby house, but
meanwhile the suspects left in a vehicle in an unknown direction.

"They did attempt to steal some," Cpl. Lea-Anne Dunlop said, but for
some reason decided not to go through with the crime.

The suspects were only described as "one larger male, and one smaller
male."

Police are not releasing the street name to protect the victim from
further theft attempts.

Dunlop said those with the legal authority to grow marijuana "should
be selective about who they share that information with."

The police investigation continues, and anyone with information is
asked to call the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS. Anonymous tips can be made online at
www.chilliwackcrimestoppers.ca