Gunshots fired during robbery of Half Moon Bay weed farm, suspects at-large

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Multiple unidentified suspects robbed a marijuana farm in Half Moon Bay early Tuesday morning, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Multiple gunshots were fired at a caretaker of the farm however nobody was hurt during the incident.

The theft occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m at Frenchmans Creek Rd.

An unspecified number of multiple suspects stole processed marijuana and additional growing supplies, authorities said.

The caretaker surprised the thieves during the crime, prompting one of the suspects to open fire at the victim. The shots all missed and the suspects fled the scene in multiple vehicles with an undetermined amount of marijuana.

The suspects remain at-large and are wanted on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, commercial burglary, and conspiracy.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Detective Hoffman at (650) 363-4881 or email ghoffman@smcgov.org. They may also call San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700.

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