Allen County man charged after stolen vehicle allegedly crushed at recycling center

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An Allen County man is accused of stealing a vehicle, which authorities say was later crushed at a local recycling center.

According to a uniform citation, on Thursday, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department spoke to an individual regarding a vehicle taken from a property on Carter Church Road.

Authorities say the victim stated they had spoken to Nichols Recycling in Adolphus, which allegedly confirmed the victim’s vehicle had been brought there and crushed.

Deputies say the victim provided video evidence showing a male subject bringing the vehicle to Nichols Recycling and signing a receipt.

The male subject was identified as 55-year-old Randy Pilgrim of Adolphus, authorities say.

Pilgrim was arrested and transported to the Allen County Detention Center, where he remains incarcerated.

He is currently charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition auto between $1,000 and $10,000.