Ty Kelley, 55, is accused of drinking a $6.98 bottle of wine inside a Walmart bathroom before attempting to leave the store without paying

A Florida man has been arrested on a petty theft charge after he allegedly swiped a bottle of wine off a shelf in Walmart and drank it in the store's bathroom.

Cops claim Ty Kelley, 55, stuffed the bottle of $6.98 Barefoot brand Riesling down the front of his pants while he was inside a franchise in Pinelas Park on Wednesday.

According to a police report obtained by WTSP, Kelley downed the 750ml of booze before he tossed the empty bottle in the trash.

He is then accused of walking out of the store without paying.

Loss prevention workers spotted Kelley leaving the premises, and called police.

The incident occurred Wednesday at this Pinellas Park Walmart in Florida

He was arrested outside the store and taken to Pinellas County Sheriff's Office jail where he was booked on petty theft.

Kelley has no fixed address, and a lengthy criminal record, including arrrests for marijuana possession, burglary, DUI and battery.

He is currently being held in prison on a $250 bond.