Leon Donald Strickland III, of Richmond, and Trevon Maurice Davis, of Roanoke Rapids, were thwarted when the homeowner woke up to the break-in and confronted them around 5 a.m., according to Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty.

They left behind a trail of blood and property when exiting through a window after the homeowner confronted them.

As C-Squad investigated and attempted to locate the two, Halifax Regional Medical Center placed a call around 6 a.m. reporting two people claiming they were assaulted in the downtown area were seeking treatment.

Investigation showed they were the two reportedly wanted in the burglary.

Master Officer Gorton Williams charged the two, who Hasty said were associates, with first-degree burglary and damage to property.

They both received $60,000 bonds and August 19 court dates.

Deputy Chief Andy Jackson said Davis was also issued a curfew violation.

Hasty said investigation continues to determine whether the two are involved in more criminal activity in the area.

“The teamwork displayed by all the officers involved in getting this crime solved and getting the suspects apprehended quickly, tells me that I have some of the best officers in the country working for the Roanoke Rapids Police Department and the city,” Hasty said in a statement.

Lieutenant Jeff Baggett, Sergeant Mike Moseley, Officer Adam Salmon, Officer Greg Colson, and Investigators Bobby Martin and Jeff Davis assisted.