Hauling burglary tools and a sledgehammer, two Houston residents arrived at the Eagles Club last week on South U.S. 63 intent on breaking in.
Houston police – acting on an anonymous tip – were watching the building and quickly moved in to arrest Adam B. Clark, 17, 16250 Roberson Dr., and Chris D. Compton, 18, 9113 Haney Drive.
Compton is charged with second-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools and first-degree trespassing. His bond was set at $30,000.
Adam B. Clark faces the same charges, along with possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. His bond is set at $35,000.
Both arrived at about 2:35 a.m. to the organization’s building. According to a police report, one of the men attempted to unscrew a light, but was unable to get the job done because the bulb was too hot. A few minutes later, a trip was made to Houston Wal-Mart, where gloves and a sledgehammer were purchased. At 3:06 a.m., police said the men returned to complete the job.
After leaving, Compton returned to retrieve a nearby car, police said, while Clark hid at a nearby church on South U.S. 63 to wait for a ride. One shirt used in the burglary was ditched behind the Pit Stop, while gloves were tossed at Hog’s Breath Cycle Shop.
Both were free on bond on Tuesday afternoon.
In other matters, police:
-Charged Devin J. Carter, 19, of 719A Augusta, with driving while revoked and speeding on May 12.
-Cited Jonathan D. Page, with following too closely following a May 10 accident where he struck a car in the rear operated by Joshua A. York, 16, of 816 Ozark.
-Arrested William R. Hawkins, 49, of Arroll, on an outstanding warrant charging him with DWI and driving while revoked. Bond was set at $516 and jail costs on May 7.
-Heard a report of theft of medication from Renee Bishop on May 3.
-Are investigating a break-in at a Houston Parks and Recreation Department concession stand. A door was kicked in May 13 and $100 in candy and soda was stolen.
The correct spelling concerning a report last week of a 19-year-old charged with stealing signage is Zachary W. Holt of Success.