Virginia man stole $800 worth of Pop-Tarts, other snacks over last year, police say

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News man has been arrested for allegedly stealing $800 worth of cookies, Pop-Tarts and granola bars.  

Antonio Newsome, 31, is charged with embezzlement. 

Police say he stole the snacks over the last year from the Dan Daniels Distribution Center on Enterprise Drive, off Warwick Boulevard.

Police say he was arrested on Monday after a loss prevention officer witnessed him stuffing his pockets with the stolen items.