Wanted man apprehended in connection with theft investigation in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man wanted in connection with a theft investigation is now behind bars in Bowling Green.

According to the Bowling Green Police Department, 64-year-old Joseph Pulliam was arrested on Nov. 12 after a citizen spotted Pulliam at a local restaurant and recognized him from recent media and social media coverage.

Police say thanks to this tip, officers located Pulliam and arrested him on outstanding warrants.

Pulliam is charged with multiple offenses, including first-degree criminal mischief, theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others between $1,000 and $10,000, persistent felony offender I, second-degree criminal trespassing, third-degree burglary and third-degree criminal trespassing.

Last week, the police department shared results of the investigation, where seven arrests were already made in a theft ring.

Pulliam was the eighth arrest in this case, according to police.

Pulliam remains at the Warren County Regional Jail.