UK Police Seek Witnesses to Recover Stolen Guinness
Cheshire police are investigating a theft of Guinness stout in Runcorn, England. Thieves took more than 800 barrels of the beer.
That's about 70,400 pints according to reports. Other reports say the total was more than 70,000 pints.
The beer was meant for pubs. It was valued at about £115,000.
Including stolen trailers the total value was about £205,000. Police believe two trucks arrived separately at the depot.
This happened on Monday, August 31, 2026. Drivers collected trailers holding the barrels.
They then drove off in different directions. The trailers had GXO branding.
Police are asking for witnesses and dashcam video. They have released descriptions of the drivers. Police are trying to recover the Guinness and the trailers.
Klear Note — Stout is a dark beer, and Guinness is a well-known stout brand. In Britain, lorries means large trucks used for transport.
Key Terms 4
- Cheshire A county in England where the theft happened.
- Guinness A well known Irish stout beer brand.
- GXO A company that makes and brands transport trailers.
- Runcorn A town in England near where the depot is.