Men rob gold and silver buyer at knifepoint

COOS BAY, Ore. - Two men robbed a gold and silver buyer at knifepoint after he refused to buy silver from them that he believed had been stolen.

The 51-year-old victim told police he met the men in the 300 block of N. Empire Boulevard just before 10 p.m. Monday.

He declined to buy the silver, concerned that it might be stolen.

One of the told men pulled a knife while the other grabbed a pouch of money from the victim's pocket, police said. The two men fled on foot.

Coos Bay Police officers set up a perimeter with the assistance of deputies from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office and an officer from the Coquille Tribal Police. 

The North Bend Police K-9 unit attempted to track the suspects, but was not able to locate them.

Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact the Coos Bay Police Department at 541-269-8911. You may also contact Coos Stop Crime at 541-267-6666.

Suspect descriptions

Name Unknown
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Race: White
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 150 lbs
DOB: Unknown
Build: Unknown
Eyes: Unknown
Hair: Brown
Additional Description: Mid 20's, Brown wavy hair just below the ears
Clothing: White hooded sweatshirt with black calligraphy-type writing, and blue jeans
Weapons: knife
Status: Not In Custody

Name Uknown
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Race: White
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 180 lbs
DOB: Unknown
Build: Unknown
Eyes: Unknown
Hair: Brown
Additional Description: Mid 20's, short, reddish/brown hair above the ears.
Clothing: tan-colored Carhartt jacket
Status: Not In Custody