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Thousands of cans of Pabst beer stolen in two separate heists in California
The Guardian • • business
Key Points:
- Thieves stole approximately 34,000 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Old Milwaukee beer, valued at $70,000, in two separate heists from a Southern California warehouse on the same day.
- The first theft involved $45,000 worth of beer destined for Tucson, Arizona, which was picked up but never delivered, while the second involved $25,000 worth of beer obtained through fake documents by a purported subcontracting company.
- Both thefts occurred on August 17 at an Anheuser-Busch distribution center near Montclair, about 40 miles east of Los Angeles, with police investigating whether the incidents were connected.
- Pabst Blue Ribbon responded with a lighthearted social media campaign, posting a countdown for the return of the stolen beer and addressing the thief directly with a humorous message.
- Police continue to investigate the thefts, while Pabst emphasizes the seriousness of the situation despite the playful tone of their online posts.
