Thieves in the United Kingdom have escalated their actions, leading British authorities to launch efforts to retrieve 70,000 pints of stolen Guinness beer. The Cheshire Constabulary revealed that two trailer truckloads of the renowned dark and creamy beverage, valued at £115,000 ($216,000 CAD), were taken from a depot near Liverpool in northwest England. Detective Sergeant Gary McClatchy emphasized the importance of ensuring the complete recovery of the stolen items, highlighting that the benefits of Guinness can only be enjoyed when obtained through legitimate means.
This incident follows a recent beer theft in the United States that garnered significant public attention due to the brewery’s playful social media responses. The stolen Guinness, originally intended for pubs, was snatched by two drivers who seized the opportunity at an industrial park in Runcorn on Monday night, making off with approximately 800 barrels of stout. The trailers themselves were estimated to be worth £50,000 ($93,000).
In a separate event in Southern California, a theft of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer from a warehouse was valued at $70,000 US ($97,000 CAD), prompting the company to offer a $20,000 US reward for any information leading to the recovery of the stolen goods. The company utilized social media to address the theft, expressing a desire for the stolen PBR to be acquired through lawful means and emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
