May 10, 2023 4:30 p.m. 

Sutherlin Police have released information about the recent arrest of the third suspect in an identify-theft case.

Captain Kurt Sorenson said on March 8th, SPD began an investigation into the theft of a wallet from an unlocked car in the 100 block of East First Avenue. Sorenson said a card from that wallet was later used to make purchases at several locations in the county.

On April 26th, 44-year old Summer Higgins of Sutherlin and 33-year old Lisa Kisling of Oakland were arrested on suspicion of identity theft, unlawful possession of a personal ID device, computer crime and second-degree theft.

On May 2nd, 43-year old Robert Bryant of Sutherlin was arrested on charges of identity theft, unlawful possession of a personal ID device, computer crime and second-degree theft. Sorenson said at the time Bryant was detained, he was allegedly in possession of seven ounces of suspected methamphetamine. Additional charges of unlawful possession, delivery and manufacture of meth were added along with possession of a restricted weapon. That was because Bryant was suspected of possessing a restricted knife.

Sorenson said SPD would like to remind people not to leave valuables in unsecured vehicles.