British police are working to recover 70,000 pints of stolen Guinness, valued at around £115,000 ($155,000). The beer was stolen from a depot near Liverpool in northwest England, according to the Cheshire Constabulary. The theft occurred on Monday night when two drivers arrived at an industrial park in Runcorn and took two trailer trucks carrying about 800 barrels of stout. The trailers themselves were valued at approximately £50,000 ($67,000). The stolen Guinness had been intended for delivery to pubs across the region. Detective Sergeant Gary McClatchy emphasized the importance of recovering the stolen goods, saying, “It is famously said that ‘Guinness is good for you,’ but that is only the case when it has been bought and paid for. We will settle for nothing less than the full recovery of all the items stolen.” This incident follows a similar theft in the United States just weeks earlier. In Southern California, roughly 34,000 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon were stolen from a warehouse. The company shared details of the theft on Instagram, humorously addressing the thief: “To the thief: we don’t fault you for wanting to brag to your friends how much PBR you have, we just wish you obtained it the honorable way. P.S. this is real and we are deadly serious.” Authorities estimated the value of the stolen Pabst at $70,000, and the company offered a $20,000 reward for any information leading to the recovery of the stolen beer. Such thefts are not uncommon in the beverage industry, where high-value shipments of alcohol are sometimes targeted by criminals seeking to resell the products on the black market. These incidents highlight the challenges faced by companies in securing their supply chains and the importance of law enforcement in recovering stolen goods. In both the UK and the U.S., police and companies are working closely to track down the stolen beer and bring those responsible to justice. The thefts have also sparked conversations about the broader issue of cargo security and the potential for organized crime to exploit weaknesses in the transportation of valuable goods. While the stolen beer may seem like a relatively minor issue compared to other types of theft, it underscores the fact that even everyday products can become targets for criminal activity. As investigations continue, authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity that could lead to the recovery of the stolen items.