STANTON COUNTY - Two people in Stanton County have been arrested by authorities in connection to a Monday morning robbery.

According to a news release, 33-year-old Brittney Borgmann, of rural Stanton County, and 37-year-old Derrick Haywood, of Norfolk, were taken into custody by the Stanton County Sheriff's Office Thursday on charges connected to an early morning break-in at the Pilger Pride convenience store earlier this week.

The two are accused of forcing their way into the store around 3:40 Monday morning in an attempt to steal money from the safe inside the store.

They face felony charges related to theft and burglary. Both are scheduled to appear in court next month.