WHITE PIGEON, MI -- Michigan State Police are investigating a breaking and entering that happened Sunday at a church, from which two loaded handguns were stolen.

The theft happened Oct. 1 sometime between noon and 6 p.m. at White Pigeon Church of Christ, 70428 S. Kalamazoo St., according to a news release.

Police said after church services finished for the day at noon, someone broke into the church and stole several items including two handguns.

The guns were loaded and belonged to members of the church.

Police said the theft was discovered around 6 p.m.