Serial Sheetz Soda Shoplifting Suspect Stopped

BENSON, N.C. – A string of suspected soda shopliftings at a Sheetz store has resulted in serious felony charges for a Fuquay-Varina man.

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said Chad Darrell Hooker, 51, is suspected of stealing cases of soft drinks from the Sheetz at 13433 NC Highway 210 on several occasions during July.

Sheriff’s investigators said the suspected spree eventually totaled 55 cases of soda, with Sheetz reporting losses of $504.45.

Hooker was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with three counts of felony habitual larceny and one count of felony larceny.

Hooker was taken into custody and held under a $10,000 secured bond.