Marina suspect sends information then robs pot vendor

Ricardo Antonio Lopez-Campos, 27, of Marina, was arrested after sending his real ID to a medical marijuana vendor before allegedly robbing the vendor, according to the Marina Police Department.

Police responded at 8:17 p.m. Monday to the parking lot of the Marina Wal-Mart after the armed robbery of the vendor. According to police, the suspect decided to rob a medical marijuana vendor and ordered some cannabis.

The vendor required the purchaser text a copy of his identification and medical marijuana certification before agreeing to the transaction. The suspect complied with the request and sent his own real identification to the victim. he then met the victim and proceeded with the armed robbery, taking marijuana from the victim.

Officers confirmed the identity of the suspect and located him. Ricardo Antonio Lopez-Campos was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail. The stolen handgun used in the robbery, along with the marijuana was recovered by officers.