CBPD K9 Arco makes first capture, robbery suspect arrested

Published on January 28, 2026

A Coos Bay man has been arrested following an armed robbery investigation and successful apprehension by K9 Arco.

On January 14, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a man wearing a mask and a red jacket and brandishing what appeared to be a pistol robbed the drive-through at Taco Bell, located at 1015 S. 1st St. in Coos Bay. The suspect approached the drive-through window and confronted an employee. As staff members moved to the back of the store for safety, the suspect stole the cash register and fled the area.

Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) officers responded to Taco Bell and began an extensive investigation, which included gathering video surveillance from nearby businesses. Through their investigation, officers identified 29‑year‑old James Love of Coos Bay as the suspect involved in the robbery.