FORT WALTON BEACH — A man who told Fort Walton Beach police officers he stole from a local dollar store because he was high on illicit narcotics was charged with shoplifting.

The theft was reported by a store employee, who told an officer he saw the suspect running through a nearby parking lot.

The officer who responded found a blue sweat jacket and items stolen from the store. He also found a pair of sunglasses.

He then spotted a man in a white T-shirt running away even though the temperature was only 40 degrees.

After being read his rights, the man admitted to leaving the store with merchandise but said he gave it back. He later admitted to taking the items because he was high on drugs.