FLORIDA (WKMG) – In a strange twist on shoplifting, a Florida man was taken into custody after police said he tried to make away with over six pounds of cow tongue by concealing it in his trousers.
Authorities were alerted to the situation after store employees became suspicious of the man’s odd behavior and apparent bulky appearance. Upon confrontation, the concealed beefy loot was revealed, leading to his immediate arrest.
The motive behind the unusual theft remains unclear. Local authorities have yet to release the identity of the man or any further details regarding the incident. This arrest adds to the growing list of odd crimes associated with the “Florida Man” phenomena, a series of peculiar news headlines from the Sunshine State.
Store owners remind customers to purchase goods legally and to avoid resorting to meaty mischief.
