http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9021768A Church Hill man has been charged with indecent exposure after allegedly running nude through a Kingsport grocery store, wearing only a rubber mask on his face.
The man was arrested at a nearby Hardee's, where he reportedly asked employees for clothing before hiding in the bathroom. Police say the suspect admitted to the incident, citing, "he was bored and didn't have anything to do."
A report from Kingsport police identifies the man as Daniel R. Lee, 22, of 612 East Main Boulevard, apartment A, Church Hill. He allegedly walked into the IGA grocery store, 3006 North John B. Dennis Highway, at about 9 p.m Friday.
Police say he was, "wearing only a rubber mask."
Store personnel told police that Lee ran around the store exposing himself to several customer and employees. One member of the staff attempted to run Lee down as he left the store, but was unable to catch him.
However, according to the police report, the employee did nab a woman that accompanied Lee. She is identified as Katelyn M. Trent, 18, of 1849 1/2 Forest View Drive, Kingsport. She allegedly claimed Lee was her boyfriend.
The report says police located Lee in the bathroom of a nearby Hardee's. Restaurant employees told police he entered, "wearing only an orange hoodie, " and was, "attempting to cover himself up and asking for any piece of clothing."
One male employee gave Lee a pair of basketball shorts, according to the report. Police found Lee in the bathroom, wearing the shorts and orange hoodie.
"Daniel advised me that he did run through the IGA nude because he was bored and didn't have anything to do," reads the officers report.
Lee was charged with indecent exposure, arrested and transported to the Kingsport jail.