Beer heist? 17,964 litres of alcohol valued at ₹66.76 lakh stolen in California, brand says ‘not a marketing stunt’
The Montclair Police Department is currently investigating the case who added the incidents could be part of two cargo thefts in August. No suspects have been identified.
In a reported incident in California, a truck containing 17,964 liters of beer valued at ₹66.76 lakh has gone missing, according to Pabst Brewing Company. Police are investigating whether the shipment was part of a larger cargo theft operation. Pabst confirmed the stolen truck belonged to them and issued an Instagram post warning the thief to return the truck with no questions asked, offering a reward to anyone with information.
The brand also clarified that the incident is not a marketing stunt, despite accusations from online users. The Montclair Police Department is investigating two cargo thefts that police believe may be related, including one where a shipment worth $45,000 bound for Tucson, Arizona, was allegedly stolen. No suspects have been publicly identified, and the fate of the stolen beer remains unknown.
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