SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Two men are being held at the Sangamon County Jail following a burglary in Bloomington.

On November 4th, the Springfield Police Department was notified of a burglary involving a firearm in Bloomington. SPD also received information about a suspect and a vehicle that was potentially involved.

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On Nov. 5, the SPD Street Crimes Unit located the suspect vehicle in the 1600 block of S. 16th St. An investigation led to the issuance of a search warrant.

The felony unit, as well as other officers, executed the warrant without incident, and a search of the home resulted in the recovery of a Glock 20 with automatic switch and a Springfield Armory 9mm. The guns seized in the searches were the same firearms stolen in the Bloomington burglary.

SPD said additional items that were taken during the burglary were also recovered during the search.

Two men were taken into custody. Frank K. Anderson, 23, of Springfield, was arrested for unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm – no FOID. Bradford L. House, 20, of Springfield, was arrested for unlawful use of a handgun and possession of a firearm – no FOID.

SPD is asking anyone with information about the situation to call them at 217-788-8311 and/or Sangamon and Menard County Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.

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