Two alleged marijuana robbers arrested after gun battle with residents

Two alleged robbers accused of stealing marijuana in Mendocino County earlier this week were arrested after they reportedly exchanged gunfire with residents, according to the Sheriff’s office.

Around 3:10 p.m. Monday, Sheriff’s deputies were alerted to a report of an in-progress burglary at a property in the 24000 block of Shady Lane in Covelo. They learned that residents interrupted multiple individuals stealing marijuana, who fled the area in a red pickup and a U-Haul box truck.