Columbia, IL – A second suspect has been charged in connection with a burglary investigation involving businesses along Summer Road, as authorities continue to expand the case across Monroe County.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, the update was released Friday following developments in an ongoing investigation tied to incidents in the 8800 block of Summer Road and the Coxeyville Road area. Investigators said Arthur Hunziker was previously identified and charged, while additional leads allegedly pointed to more individuals possibly connected to similar crimes.
Authorities allege that through continued investigative efforts, a second suspect was identified in connection with burglaries believed to have occurred within Monroe County. On Thursday, investigators working alongside the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force took Jordan B. Warlock, 24, of Cahokia Heights, Illinois, into custody.
Warlock was transported to the Monroe County Jail, where he was held pending further investigation and formal charging review. Officials said the case was presented to Monroe County State’s Attorney Ryan Webb on Thursday, and charges were formally issued the same day.
Warlock has been charged with burglary, a Class 2 felony, for allegedly entering a secured trailer at Brooks Motors without authority and with intent to commit a theft. He also faces a charge of criminal damage to property between $500 and $10,000, a Class 4 felony, for allegedly damaging locks and trailer locking mechanisms at the same location.
Investigators said the charges stem from an incident reported on Sunday, March 16, 2026. Authorities continue to investigate whether additional suspects or related incidents may be connected.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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