Explosion blows out front window of business

Neighbors of Orco Gunworks at 138 N Wasson Street in the Empire area of Coos Bay got an early wake up call when a suspect planted and lit a small explosive device on the front of the business.

On June 27th, at approximately 4:19 A.M. the Coos Bay Police Department received a call about an alarm and explosion from concerned neighbors. After arriving on the scene, they found that there indeed was an explosion that had taken out the front window.

Upon checking surveillance footage from the surrounding area, officers got multiple angles of the suspect, an adult male, approaching the business and setting the device on the windowsill. He then lit it, and ran, but did not seem to return and attempt to further burglarize the establishment.

The CBPD is still seeking additional information about this incident, and the identity of the suspect. Police think it is likely that the suspect was picked up by a vehicle near the N Wasson St and Newmark Ave intersection.

If you have any information about the suspect or the incident, please contact the CBPD at 541-269-8911 EXT 1 or Coos Stop Crime at 541-267-6666. Tips can be made anonymously.