LAMAR, COLO. -- Lamar Police officers made two arrests over the past 24 hours in burglary-related incidents.
Officers arrested 23-year-old Irving Martinez Thursday night after he broke into a building and stole items inside. They didn't say what building but said they found Martinez in the area shortly after the burglary.
Martinez ran but was caught after a short chase. He has a $6,000 bond on charges of second degree burglary, theft, criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
Around 1 a.m. Friday, 25-year-old Benjamin Gonzalez was reportedly trying to get into a home. Officers located Gonzalez and arrested him after a short chase.
Gonzalez will be charged with attempted second degree burglary, criminal mischief, two counts of violation of a protection order and resisting arrest.
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