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Police: Man on meth said friends thought it would be funny if he went to Walmart naked

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Credit: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong/File

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By Joy Johnston, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
July 8, 2017

Shoppers at an Arizona Walmart got an eyeful Tuesday when a naked man was seen walking around the store.

Police were called and the man, Robert Kanoff, 49, was located across the street from the Tempe Walmart, KPNX reported.

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Police said Kanoff was naked, but was wearing shoes. Kanoff said he'd used meth earlier in the day and was dropped off by friends who thought it would be funny if he walked around Walmart naked, KPNX reported.

Kanoff was arrested on several charges, including indecent exposure, public sexual indecency, disorderly conduct and possession of dangerous drugs, azcentral reported.

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