Thieves in the United Kingdom have set a new standard for their criminal activities. British authorities are currently on a mission to recover 70,000 pints of stolen Guinness beer. The theft, valued at 115,000 pounds ($216,000 Cdn), occurred at a depot near Liverpool in northwest England, according to the Cheshire Constabulary.
Detective Sergeant Gary McClatchy emphasized the importance of ensuring that the stolen Guinness is fully retrieved, stating, “It is famously said that ‘Guinness is good for you,’ but that is only the case when it has been bought and paid for.”
The incident follows a recent beer theft in the United States, where approximately 34,000 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon were stolen, garnering public attention due to the brewer’s witty social media commentary. The stolen Guinness, which was intended for pubs, was taken by two drivers who seized the opportunity on Monday night at an industrial park in Runcorn. They made off with two trailer truckloads containing about 800 barrels of stout, estimated to be worth 50,000 pounds ($93,000).
In a separate theft case involving Pabst in Southern California, the stolen beer was valued at $70,000 US ($97,000 Cdn), prompting the company to offer a $20,000 US reward for any information leading to the recovery of the stolen goods. The company also utilized social media to address the thief, expressing a desire for the stolen PBR to be obtained through honorable means.
