CEDAR FALLS - Two men were arrested Sunday morning while attempting to break into the Liquor and Tobacco Outlet at 2138 College St.

Damain D. Walker, 21, and Larry Pratchett, Jr., 22, both of 609 W. 10th St., Cedar Falls, were arrested for third-degree attempted burglary.

Lt. Kelli Head was the first officer to arrive at the scene. She drew her firearm and was able to subdue the two until backup arrived. Head said she was forced to respond to the incident by herself because other officers were tied up at the time.

"One of (the suspects) gave me a little trouble at first, but eventually they both cooperated," she said.

A resident reported the suspicious activity to the police, and the two never made it inside the building, police said. They managed only to break off the doorknob on the north side of the building before Head arrived, police said.

Both suspects were transferred to Black Hawk County Jail and were released on bond Monday.

Contact Drew Andersen at (319) 291-1418 or drew.andersen@wcfcourier.com.