Three Sought In Maine Marijuana Grab [NEWS]

(Winterport, Maine) - Maine State Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three men who were involved in an armed robbery of medical marijuana plants in the town of Winterport, last week.

The incident took place on Sunday, September 21 , about 7 a.m. Police are not identifying the location. Troopers said the trio entered the property wearing clothing impersonating law enforcement personnel.

The clothing which is easily obtainable online, depicts a ‘SWAT” style vest and a shirt that states Sheriff on the front.

One of the men was armed with what is believed to be a semi-automatic handgun. The home owner confronted the intruders verbally and the three fled from the property with an armful of mature marijuana plants. No shots were fired and no one was injured.

Anyone with information about the identity of the robbers are asked to call the State Police dispatch center in Augusta at 624-7076, and ask for either Trooper Elisha Fowlie or Trooper Sarah Ferland.