Seven armed criminals allegedly robbed a cannabis growing facility and briefly kidnapped the facility’s security guard in Tumwater, Washington state on April 5, police said, multiple outlets reported.
The Tumwater Police Department (TPD) alleged that the suspects released the guard a couple of miles away from the facility as they allegedly set about burglarizing the business, Fox 13 reported
Seven armed men stormed a Tumwater cannabis facility, kidnapping the security guard and stealing 10s of thousands in product. https://t.co/bZdztIOPs0
— KIRO 7 (@KIRO7Seattle) April 17, 2024
The guard experienced no physical harm during the incident, according to the outlet. The TPD reportedly alleged that the suspects stole products valued at tens of thousands of dollars. The suspects allegedly showed up in stolen vehicles that have since been retrieved by law enforcement.
“It seems like they’re getting more brazen. The acts are becoming even more volatile. And it’s becoming more frequent,” Lt. Jen Kolb of the TPD told KIRO 7. “It’s kind of the state of where we’re out right now.”
