Thieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorries
Thieves stole two HGV trailers containing approximately 70,000 pints of Guinness from an industrial estate in Runcorn, UK. Police are currently investigating the theft, which is estimated to be worth over £200,000.
Why it matters
This represents a significant logistics and supply chain crime that impacts local businesses and distributors.
Image caption, The stolen barrels were supposed to be delivered to pubs
Thieves have stolen more than 800 barrels of Guinness by driving off from a depot with two HGV trailers.
About 70,000 pints worth of the stout, estimated to be worth £115,000, were taken from Whitehouse Industrial Estate on Aston Lane in Runcorn on Monday, Cheshire Police said.
One wagon-load was taken at about 19:45 BST and a second one was stolen at about 21:30.
The stolen barrels - which each would hold about 88 pints - had been destined for pubs, the force added.
Det Sgt McClatchy said: "It is famously said that 'Guinness is good for you', but that is only the case when it has been bought and paid for."
Image source, Cheshire Police Image caption, Police say both HGVs were believed to have been driven by men
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