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Sep 21, 2007 4:41 pm US/Central
Senior Couple Robbed Of Their Medical Marijuana
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CBS) ―
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Medical marijuana. (File)
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Ernie Vesie says he needs his weed. He and his wife Roni have a legal prescription to use the medicinal marijuana. Ernie suffered a painful stroke, and Roni is recovering from major stomach surgery. The two say it eases their pain.
The Vesies grow the marijuana in their south Sacramento backyard. During happier times, a bumper crop blossomed and it was something Ernie's became proud of. But, after three armed suspects forced their way into their home, the plants are now gone.
"He told me if I opened my mouth, he'd put a bullet in my head," said Ernie.
It is the second time they've been robbed and it is believed to be the same three suspects.
"If we were really smart we'd move," said Roni.
According to police reports obtained by CBS13, the first robbery occurred last month when the suspects wore masks and bound the couple with duct tape. The thugs returned last week for the rest, but this time removed their masks and were polite. However, a gun was still brandished.
"They just came and took the stuff out the backyard, and adios," said Ernie.
There is not much left of Ernie and Roni's stash, so they're smoking what they can.
"Breaks my heart they took all the good stuff," said Ernie.
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