British police try to track down theft of 70,000 pints worth of Guinness stout
British police are investigating the theft of 70,000 pints of Guinness stout, one of the largest beer heists in recent history.
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The brief
The Guardian first reported the theft of more than 70,000 pints of Guinness from a depot in Cheshire. The Daily Star and Sky News later reported that two trucks were involved in the heist. The BBC and AP News confirmed the theft and the involvement of two lorries. The Guardian and Sky News are the only outlets to mention the value of the stolen Guinness, which is £115,000.
The current state of the investigation is not specified. The theft occurred at a depot in Cheshire. The Daily Star and Sky News are the only outlets to mention that two trucks were involved in the heist. The BBC and AP News confirmed the theft and the involvement of two lorries.
The Guardian and Sky News are the only outlets to mention the value of the stolen Guinness, which is £115,000. The current state of the investigation is not specified. The Guardian and Sky News are the only outlets to mention the value of the stolen Guinness, which is £115,000. The current state of the investigation is not specified.
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Who reported it (6)
- Grand Theft Porter: Thieves Steal 800 Barrels of Guinness in Britain The New York Times · 22h ago
- Thieves steal more than 70,000 pints’ worth of Guinness from depot in Cheshire The Guardian · 22h ago
- Huge booze heist as thieves steal two trucks carrying 70,000 pints of Guinness Daily Star · 22h ago
- Thieves steal more than 70,000 pints of Guinness worth £115,000 in Cheshire Sky News · 22h ago
- Thieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorries BBC · 22h ago
- British police try to track down theft of 70,000 pints worth of Guinness stout AP News · 22h ago
Quick answers
What is the value of the stolen Guinness?
The Guardian and Sky News are the only outlets to mention the value of the stolen Guinness, which is £115,000.
How many trucks were involved in the heist?
The Daily Star and Sky News are the only outlets to mention that two trucks were involved in the heist.
Where did the theft occur?
The theft occurred at a depot in Cheshire.
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