In what might be the most ambitious pub crawl attempt in British history, law enforcement officers in Cheshire are on high alert following a massive heist that saw over 70,000 pints of Guinness stolen from an industrial depot in Runcorn. Detectives revealed that two heavy-goods vehicles rolled into the facility and expertly hooked up two full freight trailers containing roughly 800 barrels of Ireland's famed creamy stout, valued at over £115,000, before vanishing into the night.
The brazen heist unfolded in two tactical phases during the evening, with the first truck making off toward the Mersey Gateway bridge and a second rig arriving shortly after to scoop up the remaining haul. Together with the heavy trailers, the total value of the stolen transport and alcohol tops £205,000. Authorities released surveillance details describing two male drivers involved in the getaway, one wearing a cozy beanie hat and the other sporting a baseball cap.
Investigators with the Cheshire Constabulary have appealed to the public for dashcam footage and tips, acknowledging the sheer scale of the booze bust. Emphasizing the absurdity of the criminal endeavor, Detective Sergeant Gary McClatchy quipped, 'It is famously said that Guinness is good for you, but that is only the case when it has been bought and paid for.' Police have made it clear they will settle for nothing less than a complete recovery of all 800 missing barrels before they end up served on the black market.