By BRUCE A. FASOL
West Frankfort Police Chief Jeff Tharp has announced that one arrest has been made in a theft from an industrial business, and authorities are seeking a second suspect.
Ronald Pulliam
The thefts were reported in mid-December from Coal Age Industrial, located in the Industrial Park, west of the West Frankfort. At that time, police began surveillance of the business, and video evidence was collected at the scene from security cameras.
On Jan. 3, West Frankfort Police arrested 24-year-old Ronald R. Pulliam of Johnston City. He was charged with theft over $500.
Steven Pulliam
Pulliam is accused of stealing large fabricated pieces of metal, which investigators believe he resold. Coal Age Industrial told investigators that since the thefts began, they have lost $30,000 in metal products.
Tharp said an arrest warrant has been issued for Steven Pulliam, 22, of Johnston City, as well. He is the brother of Ronald Pulliam Jr. More arrests could be forthcoming, according to WFPD.
