Armed suspects pose as candy vendors to rob home in Stockton, police say

STOCKTON, Calif. -- A group of men posed as candy vendors to rob a home in Stockton, according to police, and the ambush was all caught on video.

According to the Stockton Police Department, it happened Tuesday afternoon at a home on Joplin Lane.
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The video posted on Twitter shows one suspect speaking to the homeowner, attempting to make a sale.

He is seen wearing a mask and holding a box of candy.

At one point, the homeowner appeared to have made a purchase, but seconds after the homeowner gives the suspect money, three other suspects appear into the frame and rush into the home.
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According to police, the suspects were armed and got away with several of the homeowner's personal belongings.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Stockton Police Department at (209)937-8377 or its Investigations Division at (209)937-8323.