Pair arrested on ID theft suspicions after Rohnert Park crash

Two people were arrested Saturday on suspicion of identity theft after officers discovered stolen checks and mail in their car following a crash, Rohnert Park police said.

Elizabeth Kinder, 36, of Clearlake, and Jonathan Amey, 28, of San Pablo, were heading west on Rohnert Park Expressway around 9 a.m. when their car rear-ended another vehicle, setting off a three-car collision, police said. During the crash investigation, officers said they found in the duo’s car stolen mail, checks and identifying information for several residents from Sonoma, Lake and Marin counties and the East Bay.

Amey also hid stolen mail in a bush next to a nearby business, police said. They searched the area after the first arriving officer spotted Amey walking back to the crash site, police said.

Officers, who are searching for a third suspect - a 6-foot tall man wearing a white sweatshirt and blue jeans seen by a witness fleeing the crash - contacted several residents whose names were on the checks and mail. Some weren’t aware of the identity theft, police said.

Kinder was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of stolen property and identity theft. Amey was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of stolen property, identity theft, and destroying and concealing evidence.

Both were booked into the Sonoma County Jail.

Two people suffered minor injuries in the crash and were taken to a nearby hospital.

Anyone who may have seen the third suspect is urged to contact the Rohnert Park Public Safety Department at 584-2600 or crimetips@rpcity.org.