Archive · 6 Sep 2026
More Than 70,000 Pints of Guinness Stolen in England
Thieves took two large truck trailers filled with Guinness from a depot in Runcorn, England.
The beer filled about 800 barrels.
Together, the barrels contained more than 70,000 pints.
Police estimated the beer was worth about £115,000.
One trailer was taken at around 19:45 BST, and the other at about 21:30.
The barrels were supposed to be delivered to pubs.
Police said the trucks traveled in different directions.
Investigators want information about the drivers and trailers.
About 800 Guinness barrels were stolen from a depot in Runcorn, England.
The beer was worth an estimated £115,000, or USD 1,56,279, police said.
Two HGV trailers were taken at approximately 19:45 and 21:30 BST.
The stolen barrels had been destined for pubs.
Police are seeking information about two male drivers and the white trailers.
- Who
- Cheshire Police are investigating the theft; police believe two men drove the trucks.
- What
- Approximately 800 barrels, or more than 70,000 pints, of Guinness were stolen in two HGV trailers.
- When
- The trailers were taken at about 19:45 BST and 21:30 BST; the date was not stated.
- Where
- The theft occurred at an industrial estate depot in Runcorn, England.
- Why
- The barrels were destined for pubs; police did not state a motive.
- Stolen goods
- Approximately 800 barrels of Guinness
- Estimated volume
- More than 70,000 pints
- Estimated value
- £115,000, reported in the article as USD 1,56,279
- Location
- An industrial estate in Runcorn, England
- Theft times
- Approximately 19:45 BST and 21:30 BST
- Vehicles
- Two white tri-axle curtain-side HGV trailers
- Trailer branding
- The trailers displayed GXO branding and unique numbers on their rear doors