Detectives investigating the theft of over 70,000 pints of Guinness, valued at £115,000, have released CCTV footage from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire. The incident took place on Monday, 31 August, when approximately 880 barrels of the beer were stolen using two large HGV (heavy goods vehicle) trailers. The footage shows two lorries arriving at the depot, with the drivers briefly speaking at an entrance building before the barriers were lifted, allowing the vehicles to leave with the stolen goods. The stolen trailers were later discovered in Skelmersdale, a town in Lancashire, but the kegs of Guinness remain missing. Authorities are still working to recover the beer and identify those responsible for the theft. The scale of the theft is significant, as it involves a large quantity of a popular beverage that is typically transported and stored in specialized containers known as kegs. Cheshire Police have urged the public to be vigilant and report any encounters with individuals attempting to sell the stolen beer. They believe that the stolen Guinness could be appearing on the black market or being sold in areas where unlicensed sales are common. The police are appealing for any information that could help track down the missing beer and bring those involved to justice. This theft highlights the vulnerability of large-scale distribution centers and the challenges law enforcement faces in preventing and investigating such crimes. While the stolen trailers have been located, the focus remains on recovering the valuable cargo and identifying those responsible for the large-scale theft.