3 allegedly armed suspects in custody following robbery at illegal dispensary in Compton

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Monday, September 23, 2019
3 in custody following armed robbery at Compton dispensary
Three suspects are in custody after a robbery at an illegal marijuana dispensary in Compton, authorities said.

COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) -- Three suspects allegedly armed are in custody and one person was injured after a robbery at an illegal marijuana dispensary in Compton on Sunday, authorities said.

The alleged robbery occurred before 9 p.m. near the intersection of N. Pearl and E. Compton Boulevard.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, a customer was assaulted during the robbery, but not seriously hurt. The victim was not transported.

Neighbors said the illegal dispensary had been in business for a couple of months.