COLUMBUS, Ohio - A man accused of grabbing a 9-year-old boy, carrying him behind a Kroger store and stealing his socks has been arrested on kidnapping and robbery charges.



Maurice C. Teague told officers he has more than 500 pairs of children's socks.


Investigating officers said they couldn't confirm the number but said they found "a lot" of socks at Teague's home, police spokeswoman Sherry Mercurio said on Tuesday.


Police said Teague, 28, accosted the boy Friday evening and dropped a piece of identification as he fled. They arrested him at his home on Sunday, Mercurio said. He's jailed on $75,000 bond.


"It's odd, obviously — someone going after little boys' socks," Detective Guy Patete said.


Police said the child was on his way home from the grocery around 6:30 p.m. when Teague asked to buy his socks for $5. The boy refused again when Teague offered him $10, and Teague picked him up, ran behind the store and pulled the boy's shoes and socks off his feet.


Police said the boy picked up Teague's identification and his mother called police. Teague, who has no criminal record, at first denied the account but then admitted grabbing the boy, police said.



ok, things just keep on getting weirder and weirder around here

now that's some creepie chit right there.

wh you steal boys socks? I mean would it be like panty raiding but sweatier?

ella731 said:

Shut up and give me your socks.

2the9s said:

go steal some from walgreens!

9sey I am not wearing any socks

What a freak!

ella731 said:

i am 9sey

are they tube socks?

ella731 said:

yep, and they're egg-flavoured socks.

how can 2the9s resist?

I dont think he is going to be able to, maybe if you get John Deer socks you wont be able to fend him off

ella731 said:

i'll remember that.

my life-long ambition is for 2the9s to steal my socks. one day, one day.

I hope you reach your goal, if I can do anything to assist you let me know

TheFrog said:

frogs wear socks?

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

my mommy makes me wear them.

clean underwear, clean socks, and dont forget to wash behind your ears

ella731 said:

Not anymore you're not.

I used to steal boy's socks too! Of course, at the time, I was a boy and needed them to keep my feet warm during winter when we were broke and had no money. Maybe it isn't the same thing. Nevermind.

close but not the same thing, did you use them for functional purposes? or was it a fetish type thing I think that is the decision breaker here

Some fetishes are outrageous....