Florida man arrested after allegedly shoving steaks worth more than $50 down his pants
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Plenty of people complain about a meal going straight to their waistline, but one Florida man allegedly took things a bit too literally.
Michael Owens, 61, was arrested after police say he tried to steal two packs of steaks from a Publix store in St. Augustine by shoving the meat down his pants, WFOX-TV reported.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Michael Owens, 61, was arrested for allegedly stealing steaks from a Publix store in Florida, officials said. (St. Johns County Sheriff's Office)
Owens was reportedly caught on surveillance footage allegedly grabbing two packs of rib-eye steaks — worth $56.36 — putting them in his pants and walking out of the store. A loss prevention officer who saw the alleged steak swipe apprehended Owens as he exited the store, according to the report.
The 61-year-old told investigators he figured if he got caught, he would just be removed from the store, not arrested, officials said.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The steaks were recovered but weren't allowed back on store shelves.
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office did not immediately return Fox News' request for comment.