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Police: Man caught with ‘full rack of ribs’ in his pants

Maeli Aguilar-Alvarez was reportedly intoxicated when police found the ribs in his trousers

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Maeli Aguilar-Alvarez, 26, was was arrested on a retail theft charge in connection with the $32.49 worth of stolen goods. (Photo/Martin County Sheriff’s Office)

By Police1 Staff

INDIANTOWN, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested after he removed a “full rack of ribs” from his pants, according to police.

The Treasure Coast Newspapers reports that the suspect, 26-year-old Maeli Aguilar-Alvarez, was spotted exiting a grocery store by a sheriff’s sergeant. During a search, police found a “full rack of ribs” hidden in the suspect’s trousers.

Police also found two packs of hamburger buns, nine pieces of fried chicken and even some mashed potatoes, all of which were stolen by Aguilar-Alvarez. Investigators said the suspect smelled of alcohol and was intoxicated.

Aguilar-Alvarez was arrested on a retail theft charge in connection with the $32.49 worth of stolen goods.