James Julis Beard, 30 of Cartersville, was arrested Thursday at the AutoZone on Shorter Avenue for allegedly repeatedly stealing drinks and candy bars from the store between October 2016 and February 2017.

Reports stated that Beard, after stealing a box of candy from another store, attempted to return the products to the Shorter Avenue store in attempt to get a refund.

Reports added that the drinks stolen were valued at $44.75 while the candy was valued at $50.04.

Beard is charged with theft by shoplifting and theft by deception.