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The shocking mugshot has caused a stir on the internet.

Action New Jax said the suspect from Palatka was arrested after the owner of a truck caught him and held on to him until police arrived.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office allege Tommie Bennett, 62, was caught stealing from a truck at the Economy Inn Tuesday.

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The news station said the vehicle’s owner heard noises outside the motel and found a man removing a tackle box, tent and fishing pole from the bed.

Bennett tried to get away on his bicycle, but was tackled by the truck owner, PCSO said.

The truck owner wrestled Bennett to the ground and tied him up with a wire with help from a witness until deputies arrived, PCSO said.

Deputies said they found Viagra in his pocket without a prescription.

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Bennett's mugshot caused debate on social media inquiring whether he had been injured, but Putman County authorities said Bennett "evidently" has a skin condition.

Bennett is charged with burglary of a conveyance, larceny and possession of a drug without a prescription and us currently held in custody in lieu of a £1,500 bond payment.