Retail theft hits local dispensaries – NEWS10 ABC

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Another marijuana shop was burglarized in Rensselaer County this week. It’s the second one NEWS10 has learned about in that county and it has dispensary owners concerned about security measures. 

The owner from 420Bliss shared security footage that shows three people who broke a window to enter the business. Owner Renee Lindo has one message.

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“It’s not worth it. You’re going to get caught. You’re going to go to prison for a long time,” said Lindo.

It happened early Wednesday morning, the same day another dispensary in Rensselaer county was burglarized. Lindo and other owners say accessing their product is not as easy as it may seem.

“It’s not out, they will never get to it. It’s secured. Don’t do it. You’re going to go to prison for all these damages you’re making, and you’re getting nothing out of it,” said Lindo.

That’s because dispensaries, like 420Bliss and Stage One Dispensary, have products locked up in a vault.

The thieves thought they got their hands on marijuana products but instead it was just packaging stuffed

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