South Asian and East Asian suspects in southeast Vancouver’s marijuana store robbery

VANCOUVER Police are looking for two suspects, one a South Asian and the other an East Asian, following a robbery at Weeds Glass & Gifts on Main Street near East 51st Avenue last week on Friday.

On January 9, shortly before 9 p.m., two men entered the store. One man was armed with a handgun and a can of bear spray. He held the staff at gunpoint while the other man removed a quantity of marijuana before both suspects ran from the store. No shots were fired and no one was injured during the robbery.

The armed suspect was described as East Asian, 25 to 30 years old, 5’6”, with an average to stocky build and a thin face. He was wearing a black baseball hat, black jacket and black pants. He spoke without an accent.

The second suspect was described as South Asian, 6’ tall, with a slim build. He was wearing a balaclava, a grey hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants and white runners. He was carrying a large red and black backpack.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the Vancouver Police at (604) 717-3321 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.