Authorities search for two suspects in Willits marijuana robbery

<p>Mendocino County Sheriff's deputies are searching for two men suspected of an armed marijuana robbery north of Willits.</p><p>The suspects, described as heavily tattooed Hispanic men in their 20s, robbed 66-year-old Gary D. Parsons of six ounces of marijuana outside his home Friday evening, according to the Sheriff's Office.</p><p>Parsons was sitting outside a cabin near Highway 101, smoking a marijuana joint, when two men drove up, said Sheriff's Detective Greg Van Patten.</p><p>The men asked Parsons whether he had more marijuana. He said he did not but let them smell a baggie of his pot. They grabbed the baggie and a struggle ensued, Van Patten said. One of the suspects pulled a gun and Parsons fled. As he was running away, he said he heard two warning shots fired. A 9 mm casing was found at the scene, Van Patten said.</p><p>The victim said the men fled in a silver-colored Ford Mustang. A neighbor reported it was a gold Camaro.</p><p>Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Deputy Joey DeMarco at 459-7833.</p>