Lieutenant Chris Davis of the Weldon Police Department said in a statement Officer Q.L. Godley responded to a residence in the 600 block of Sycamore Street after receiving a report two people were removing a refrigerator.
Godley identified one man as John Henry Price, 57. The other walked off.
Godley discovered the residence was broken into and the people were trying to steal the refrigerator.
During a search of the area Greg Benny Cardena, 37, was located in the 700 block of Maple Street.
Both men were placed under arrest and taken before a magistrate.
They were charged with breaking and entering, larceny after break and enter and possession of stolen goods.
Both men received $8,000 secured bonds and have September 5 court dates, according to the state court calendar.
Sergeant L. Melton and Officer N. Coles assisted.