MIDLAND, La. (KLFY) -- Two men were arrested in connection with a burglary in Acadia Parish, authorities said.

Brandon Joseph Girard, 31 of Duson, is charged with simple burglary and Hunter Joseph Guidry, 26, of Scott, is charged with simple burglary and tampering with a surveillance system.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's Deputies were notified of a burglary in progress early Thursday morning in the community of Midland, where two people were reportedly removing property from a building.

Deputies said the vehicle being used was still in the immediate area. One suspect was arrested, and the second suspect ran away. He was chased down and arrested.

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Evidence was located to support charges for the burglary, officials said.

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