LAPLACE — Authorities identified one suspect they believe responsible for maiming a school pet and stealing candy from Emily C. Watkins Elementary School.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre said Kirk Jouty Jr., 27, of LaPlace was arrested Thursday on a fugitive warrant for St. Charles Parish.

Tregre said detectives are applying for an arrest warrant for Jouty for trespassing.

Sheriff’s Office deputies first responded Aug. 26 to Emily C. Watkins following a burglary report.

The initial investigation revealed perpetrators entered the school through an unsecured door. Administrators reported the perpetrators stole a bag of candy and “cut off the tail of a lizard that was in an aquarium,” Tregre said.

Recorded video surveillance at the school captured two subjects on school grounds. At the time, detectives asked for the public’s assistance to identify the two persons of interest wanted for questioning.

Video surveillance from the scene was posted at the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

Anyone with information regarding the burglary or anyone who can identify the subjects in the video are encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

Those who call Crimestoppers do not have to testify and may qualify for a cash reward. Tips can be submitted at stjohnsheriff.org/submitatip.php.