Accused beer thief in drag nabbed at Vero Walmart

VERO BEACH — An accused beer thief dressed in drag got locked up after investigators say he absconded with 42 Heinekens from Walmart, an Indian River County Sheriff’s Office report states.

Sheriff’s investigators on April 20 learned of Darius Danard Reynolds, 28, of Vero Beach, the report states.

A Walmart loss prevention officer recognized Reynolds as the main suspect in a shoplifting and trespassing incident that happened April 14 at a Walmart in the 5500 block of 20th Street.

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As a deputy placed Reynolds under arrest, the deputy noticed Reynolds had two 12 packs and one 18 pack of Heineken.

Investigators found no receipt for the beer. They did find “a women’s dress, a pair of women’s sandals, a wig, and a shower cap,” the report states.

A deputy contacted the Walmart loss prevention officer to review surveillance video to see whether Reynolds or a person wearing the clothes had swiped three cases of Heineken.

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The Walmart officer turned up video of a person with “a dress, a shower cap, sandals, and black hair” leaving without paying for three cases of Heineken.

“After closer review of the surveillance footage, Reynolds’ face is clearly seen as the subject is exiting the store,” the report states.

The beer, valued at $48.51 before tax, was returned to the Walmart loss prevention officer.

Reynolds, of the 4300 block of 45th Avenue in Vero Beach, was arrested on shoplifting and trespass after warning charges.

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