On Tuesday, a group of people in two cars pulled up to House of Cannabis in Tacoma. They broke the glass of one of the front doors costing the owners $1,500.
TACOMA, Wash. — An owner of Tacoma’s House of Cannabis said a failed break-in early Tuesday is another example of the costly crimes marijuana shops have to deal with.
Kevin Heiderich posted a video that shows a group of people pull up in two cars outside his Tacoma business. After a few false starts, the group, wearing masks, started throwing rocks at the front door.
The attempted burglary was quickly foiled – the glass broke, but the doors have steel bars welded to them.
“One of my business partners is a retired Marine. I am a Navy Veteran. We take security very, very seriously and we’ve been well prepped,” he said.
It’s going to cost $1,500 to repair the front door glass at House of Cannabis. Heiderich said that money adds up. He estimated that, over the last six years, he’s spent $20,000 repairing doors and windows from people trying to break in.
Despite all the safety measures, Heiderich said businesses like his are still vulnerable.
“These businesses are vulnerable. We are not protected in the same way with property…
