$20K Of Medical Marijuana Swiped From Peninsula Dispensary

PACIFICA, CA – Several large containers of medical marijuana, valued at an estimated $20,000, was stolen last month during a nighttime break-in at a Pacifica cannabis dispensary, according to authorities.

The Pacifica Police Department on Tuesday was notified of the burglary at the West Manor Wellness Center, officials said. The owner of West Manor Wellness said the center was broken into and the products stolen shortly after midnight Dec. 27, police said.

Anyone with information on the case can contact Pacifica police detectives at 650-738-7314. Information also can also be provided anonymously on the Silent Witness Tip Line at 650-359-4444.

"Currently, the City of Pacifica is in the first phase of licensing marijuana business, the department said. "The ordinances that were adopted by the Pacifica City Council will require legal marijuana businesses to have a site security plan in place. Part of this plan must include video surveillance that shall be turned over to the police department upon request.

"In addition, cannabis business owners are required by ordinance to report theft from the business to the police department. The ordinances are designed to assist in providing a safe environment for both business owners and consumers."

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