Thieves steal more than 70,000 pints’ worth of Guinness from depot in Cheshire
Police say two lorries were driven into industrial estate in Runcorn and attached to trailers holding about 800 barrels The famous tagline “Guinness is good for you” applies only when the drink is bought and paid for, police have said, after thieves made off with more than 70,000 pints’ worth in Cheshire. Officers said they believed two lorries were driven into a depot in Runcorn on Monday and…
More than 70,000 pints of Guinness were stolen from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, following a daring heist involving two lorries. The thieves reportedly drove two lorries into an industrial estate on Monday, attaching trailers that held around 800 barrels of the iconic stout. Cheshire police launched an investigation after identifying the value of the stolen goods at £115,000, including the trailers, bringing the total value to an estimated £205,000.
Officers are seeking witnesses who may have seen the lorries entering the Aston Lane area around 7:45pm and believe the drivers were two men dressed in distinctive clothing. The barrels, intended for pubs, were stored at Diageo's packaging warehouse on the Whitehouse industrial estate. Police urge the public to assist in their inquiry by reviewing any dashcam footage or speaking with officers about any relevant information.
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