NORRIS, Judge.
The defendant, Augustus Kimple, was charged by bill of information with simple burglary, LSA-R.S. 14:62. After a jury trial he was found guilty as charged and was later sentenced to six years at hard labor. He now appeals, urging the sentence is excessive. For the reasons expressed, we affirm the conviction but vacate the sentence and remand with instructions.
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