Police are searching for three or four suspects who robbed a medical marijuana dispensary on Pico Boulevard on May 24 and shot an employee in the leg.

Police are searching for three or four suspects responsible for a violent robbery at a medical marijuana dispensary on Pico Boulevard. (photo by Luis Rivas)

The robbery occurred at approximately 7 p.m. at the Natural Way of L.A. dispensary in the 5800 block of Pico Boulevard. The dispensary is operating in compliance with Proposition D, the city’s medical marijuana ordinance, according to investigators.

“There were three to four suspects,” said Det. Ryan Moreno, with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division. “We are trying to figure out exactly what happened. They demanded cash and marijuana.”

Moreno explained that there is only a vague description of the suspects. Employees said they were African-American men in there 20s, and no vehicle was seen.

The victim was hospitalized and treated for a gunshot wound. He is expected to recover, Moreno added.

The detective said there have been no similar violent robberies at dispensaries within the Wilshire Division, but added that the shooting is indicative of violence that can occur at the locations.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Wilshire Division robbery detectives at (213)922-8217.