Will Greenlee

will.greenlee@tcpalm.com

VERO BEACH — A man accused of using deodorant and working on his bicycle inside Target wound up behind bars, an affidavit states.

Indian River County Sheriff’s investigators also say Dale Reynolds, 70, quaffed a stolen beverage and applied cologne at the Target in the 5800 block of 20th Street in Vero Beach.

The curious case began April 18 as dispatchers told a sheriff’s deputy that Reynolds entered Target “and proceeded to steal a drink which he consumed and then left the store,” the affidavit states.

Next, Reynolds put a bicycle he had outside on a shopping cart. He went back in the store and knocked stuff off the shelves.

“He used deodorant and cologne which he placed back after using,” the affidavit states.

After allegedly attending to his hygiene, Reynolds went to the tools area. He removed tools from packaging and used them on his bicycle before hiding them. Investigators say Reynolds then took some masking tape and used that on his bicycle.

Reynolds told a deputy he was unaware “he couldn’t open the items and use them.”

He said he was going to pay for the goods, but only had 26 cents. Further, he said his debit card had been stolen.

He also said he had a friend who would pay for the items. He called that person, but she didn’t answer.

Reynolds, of the 200 block of 53rd Circle in Vero Beach, was arrested on a shoplifting charge.