A Weldon man was arrested and charged late Monday night with attempted felonious breaking and entering after police found the front glass door of a business was smashed.

Weldon police Chief Chris Davis said in a statement Officer T. Revis responded to an alarm activation call in the 300 block of Washington Avenue shortly before 11 p.m.

Revis discovered front glass door damage and observed bricks in the immediate area.

Through investigation, Revis and Sergeant T. Mason determined Vance Jerome Parker, 60, attempted to break into the business. 

Revis located Parker in the 400 block of Sycamore Street and placed him under arrest. He was taken before a magistrate and charged.

Parker received a $5,000 secured bond and September 4 court date.