September 22, 2022 3:40 a.m. 

Sutherlin Police are continuing an investigation into a burglary and theft, following the arrest of two people Wednesday morning.

Captain Kurt Sorenson said at about 5:40 a.m. SPD received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle and a suspicious subject in the area of the 1200 block of East Central Avenue. Sorenson said it was reported that the subject was wearing a backpack and a hoodie and was walking around checking doors.

Sorenson said SPD located a pickup in the area driven by 34-year old Alicia Pettit. 20-year old Eli Moore was a passenger. Several items of suspected stolen property were located in the pickup. After an investigation both were charged and taken to jail.

Moore was charged with two counts each of first-degree theft, first-degree theft by receiving and second-degree criminal trespass. He was detained without bail. Pettit was detained for one count each of the same charges. She was released later on Wednesday.

Sorenson said anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call SPD at 459-2211 or email at: policerecords@ci.sutherlin.or.us