CBPD release – On December 8, 2020, at approximately 1205 hours, the Coos Bay Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a citizen in the parking lot of Banner Bank, downtown Coos Bay. The caller reported a suspicious vehicle, described as a silver or grey newer model Mitsubishi Outlander SUV with either no license plates or a license plate cover, had followed her from North Bend into Coos Bay almost crashing into her multiple times along the way. The caller reported she got out of her vehicle at Banner Bank to use the ATM and noticed the SUV had followed her into the parking lot. While she was at the ATM the driver of the SUV exited his vehicle, approached her vehicle, and proceeded to stab one of her tires multiple times. The driver of the SUV was described as a white male adult, in his thirties, wearing a red AC/DC shirt and a mask that covered his face. The driver then got back into his SUV and fled the scene. The Coos Bay Police Department has reason to believe this subject has been part of several similar incidents, throughout the county, including attempting to pull people over with fake emergency vehicle lights. Be cautious of these attempts. Remember: it is reasonable for a driver being stopped to proceed to the nearest safe place to stop if they believe the location of a traffic stop is unsafe. We suggest turning on your emergency flashers to acknowledge the officer; and drive safe and at the speed limit to a populated or well-lit area to stop. The Coos Bay Police Department urges anyone who may have information pertaining directly to the incident to contact the Coos Bay Police Department at 541-269-8911 or Coos Stop Crime at 541-267-6666.
