Rochelle police have arrested a Springfield man after a van was stolen from that city this week.
45-year old Eric Pippen was taken into custody following a traffic stop near I-39 and Route 38.
Reports indicate that Pippen stole the van after a resident in Springfield was warming up the vehicle due to the cold weather.
Local police have charged Pippen for unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle and driving on a suspended license.
The Department of Corrections has also revoked his probation in a former case.