Can a rack of ribs fit in your pants?

INDIANTOWN — A 26-year-old man was arrested after a report he “removed a full rack of ribs from his waistband,” an affidavit states.

The man accused Dec. 15 of pulling pilfered meat from his pants was identified by Martin County Sheriff’s deputies as Maeli Aguilar-Alvarez, of Indiantown.

A sheriff’s sergeant reported spotting Aguilar-Alvarez exit Rines Market IGA about 6:15 p.m. before plucking the ribs, which typically are high in fat and great in taste, from his trousers.

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It’s unclear whether the ribs were of the beef or pork variety.

A further search yielded two packs of hamburger buns, nine pieces of fried chicken and some mashed potatoes, all of which investigators say Aguilar-Alvarez procured using the five-finger discount.

Aguilar-Alvarez is not accused of kiping a cornucopia of comestibles, but plenty for a picnic.

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There were no reports of condiments, such as barbecue sauce or ketchup, or beverages, such as soda or water, being stolen.

Investigators reported Aguilar-Alvarez smelled of booze and was intoxicated.

Aguilar-Alvarez was arrested on a retail theft charge in connection with the $32.49 heist.