Two Marin City Residents Arrested on Suspicion of Mail Theft

By Bay City News Service:

Sausalito police arrested two Marin City residents Thursday on suspicion of stealing mail from residences.

A Spring Street resident saw someone going through mailboxes on the street and called police around 1:20 a.m., police Lt. Kurtis Skoog said.

Before police arrived, the suspect drove away in a light-colored SUV toward Woodward Avenue, Skoog said.

Officer Brandon Rodgers followed the SUV and stopped it near 33 Buchanan Drive after other officers arrived, Skoog said.

Police found a large amount of mail in the backseat that did not belong to the occupants, Marilyn Gibson, 35, and Jessie Sterrett, 38. Police also found information suggesting the suspects were stealing mail for identity theft and a gun was found in Gibson’s purse, Skoog said.

Gibson and Sterrett were booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of mail tampering, petty theft, conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of stolen property. Gibson also was booked on suspicion of identity theft and concealing a firearm in a vehicle.

Sausalito residents who believe they are the victim of mail theft should contact police at (415) 289-4170, Skoog said.

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