Coos County deputies are searching for two armed men who robbed an elderly Fairview man after breaking into his home Friday morning.

Lewis Lively told police he was awakened by two masked gunmen who demanded money, according to a sheriff’s office press release. They took cash from the 78-year-old’s wallet and left. The Fairview man drove into town, where he flagged down a Coquille police officer to report the robbery.

The press release said the two suspects are about 5 feet, 9 inches tall with slight builds. One of the guns used in the robbery appeared to be a revolver with a long barrel. The case is under investigation.

Deputies report this is the eighth reported burglary in the Fairview area in the past six weeks, and investigators believe other burglaries have gone unreported. Burglars have stolen cash, jewelry, firearms and credit cards.

People with information in the case are asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 396-3121, ext. 395.