Police K9 makes first arrest in alleged Taco Bell robbery
By KEZI
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COOS BAY, Oregon (KEZI) — A Coos Bay man has been arrested following an armed robbery at a local Taco Bell restaurant thanks to K9 officer Arco, according to the Coos Bay Police Department.
CBPD officials said the incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Jan. 14 when a suspect, identified as 29-year-old James Love, allegedly robbed the Taco Bell drive-through on South 1st Street. Wearing a mask and brandishing what appeared to be a pistol, he stole the cash register and fled, police said.
CBPD officers responded swiftly and gathered video surveillance, which led them to identify Love as the suspect. On Jan. 19, officers located him near Elrod Avenue, but he fled on foot. An officer deployed K9 Arco, who successfully apprehended Love. He was taken into custody without further incident. Police said the incident marked Arco’s first capture, police officials said.
Love is now facing multiple charges, including second-degree robbery and second-degree theft, along with unrelated warrants from Coos County and Washington state. Coos County Jail records show Love is in custody as of Jan. 26.
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