SEBASTIAN — A 15-year-old Sebastian River High School student was taken into custody Friday morning after a loaded handgun was found in a duffel bag, according to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office.

The gun was stolen during a car burglary investigated by the Sebastian Police Department.

A school administrator searched the student's bag because he was acting suspicious, according to Maj. Eric Flowers, Sheriff's Office spokesman.

Police said the gun was stolen Oct. 27 from an unlocked vehicle in the 500 block of Glencove Street.

The teen admitted to detectives he stole the weapon, according to police.

Flowers said Friday afternoon the investigation was ongoing and multiple charges were expected.

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