Early last Thursday, a 911 call reporting a break-in and trespassing at a licensed cannabis farm prompted a quick response from the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. According to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office on their Facebook page, deputies arrived at the 12000 block of Sunshine Valley Rd. in Grass Valley to find that a group of armed robbers had held five farm workers at gunpoint while they slept. "Fortunately, none of the victims were shot or injured," the post stated.
Authorities reported that thieves stole approximately 150 pounds of processed cannabis, valued at $1,000 per pound, resulting in a business loss of about $150,000. The sheriff’s office stated that the surveillance equipment on the property was found to be inoperable, suggesting it may have been tampered with to assist in the theft, as reported by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office is investigating an armed robbery involving multiple suspects. Three suspects are described as African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian, and up to four others remain unidentified. The suspects wore masks and gloves, making it hard to identify them. Investigators are reviewing evidence, including any available surveillance footage. "Anyone with information regarding this armed robbery is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Special Investigation Unit at (530) 265-1471," as mentioned by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.
