In an unusual and shocking incident in Kinston, North Carolina, a former Little Caesars employee has been arrested for allegedly breaking into one of the chain’s restaurants and selling pizza to unsuspecting customers. The Kinston Police Department responded to the crime, which occurred in two separate incidents.
What happened:
On Sunday, February 1, the Kinston Police Department was called to Little Caesars after receiving a report of a burglary. Upon investigation, officers discovered that former employee Jonathan Hackett, 41, had unlawfully entered the restaurant on two occasions.
In the first incident, Hackett allegedly broke into the establishment, prepared pizzas and sold them to customers. According to police, he kept the $50 he got from the sale of 10 pizzas with himself. The second incident occurred when Hackett returned to the restaurant while employees were inside. The employees tried to stop them from going inside, which led to a clash. Hackett was injured during the melee and was treated at UNC Lenoir before being taken into custody.
Charges and arrests:
Hackett is currently facing multiple charges, including felony counts of breaking and entering, obtaining property by false pretenses, and theft after breaking and entering. He has also been charged with misdemeanor counts of vandalism and breaking and entering. Additionally, Hackett was charged with violating the city’s curfew, which had been imposed due to the winter storm. He is being held in the Lenoir County Jail on $50,000 bond.
Public reactions and law enforcement comments:
The bizarre nature of the crime has shocked local officials and residents. Kinston Police Chief Keith Goyette expressed surprise, “It’s nothing I’ve ever heard of… In my 26 years of law enforcement in Kinston, this was head-scratching and a first for us.” The unusual crime has become a topic of discussion in the community as residents try to understand the strange occurrences.
looking ahead:
As the legal process continues, Hackett faces serious charges for his unauthorized actions. His case is a reminder of how sometimes the most unexpected crimes can occur even in the most ordinary circumstances. Authorities continue to investigate, and the community is left to wonder what could motivate someone to break into a business and sell the same product they once worked for and helped create.