UPDATE: In a press release issued by the Lafayette Police Department, police were dispatched to Kohl's at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the report of two male shoplifters.

Officer Shana Wainscott arrived at the scene and was able to determine that Kohl’s loss prevention officers detained Benjamin Joseph Knauf and Jordan Woods for theft by shoplifting. Officer Wainscott determined that probable cause existed and arrested both subjects for theft.

The items allegedly stolen were two tie bars and were valued at $20.00 each. Kohl's loss prevention officers recovered the tie bars prior to the Lafayette Police's arrival.

REPORTED EARLIER** According to Sgt. Matt Butler of the Tippecanoe County Jail both Jordan Woods and BJ Knauf have been released on a $505 bail. The two were arrested early Monday afternoon at the Kohl's department store in the Tippecanoe Mall.

REPORTED EARLIER**: According to the Tippecanoe County Jail as of 7:44 p.m. Jordan Woods is still being held and BJ Knauf posted a $500 bail. Both Woods and Knauf were brought to the jail around 5:45 p.m.

Two Purdue football players have been arrested for theft by the Lafayette Police Department.

Wide receivers BJ Knauf and Jordan Woods were both booked into the Tippecanoe County Jail Monday on a preliminary charge of theft.

Knauf has started in every game this season, catching nine passes for 95 yards and one touchdown. Knauf has also been used as a punt and kick returner this season.

"Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell is aware of today’s incident involving B.J. Knauf and Jordan Woods. Hazell takes such matters seriously and respects that there is an ongoing legal process that he will allow to evolve before determining any possible internal disciplinary action," said Associate Athletics Director Tom Schott.

The Exponent will continue to report on this story.