MADISON, Neb. -- Two people were arrested late Saturday night after they were reportedly caught in the act of an attempted theft.

Around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, the Stanton County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of suspicious activity at a salvage yard off Highway 32 about six miles east of Madison. 

With the help of the Madison County Sheriff's office, a man and woman were both taken into custody after they were reportedly found inside the property after going through a closed gate. 

45-year-old, Marshall Gronenthal of Columbus and 32-year-old, Amber Myhre of Sioux Falls, SD were found allegedly trying to take vehicle parts and were arrested. 

According to authorities, Gronenthal faces charges of attempted theft, criminal trespass, possession of burglar tools, and also driving during suspension and fictitious plates on his vehicle. 

SCSO said Myhre was charged with attempted theft, criminal trespass, and possession of burglar tools. She was also found to be wanted in South Dakota on a parole violation.

Stanton County Sheriff Mike Unger said both suspects have prior theft convictions and a Sawzall reciprocating saw was recovered from the pair that is commonly used to remove catalytic converters. The property owner who was a lifetime area resident recently died unexpectedly.