Guinness Theft: More than 70,000 Pints Stolen From Cheshire Depot
Guinness Theft: More than 70,000 Pints Stolen From Cheshire Depot
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The theft occurred in two stages: the first lorry connected to a Guinness trailer at about 7:45pm and left around 7:55pm toward the Mersey Gateway bridge; the second lorry arrived at 9:12pm, connected to another trailer, and left at about 9:30pm toward Rainhill and Watkinson Way.
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The two white tri-axle curtain-side trailers bore GXO branding on curtains and rear doors, and police have published the rear-door ID numbers for the missing vehicles (top-left corner), with DL736 or DL542 being reported.
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The haul comprises about 800 Guinness barrels, with each barrel holding about 88 pints, equating to roughly 70,400 pints; beer value cited at around ÂŁ115,000 and total value including the trailers about ÂŁ205,000.
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Diageo confirmed the Guinness depot location on the Whitehouse Industrial Estate and noted the beer was destined for pubs; investigators are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to help recover both the Guinness and the trailers.
Thieves stole more than 70,000 pints of Guinness from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, in a brazen two-stage heist. AOL reported that two white HGV trailers carrying roughly 800 barrels worth ÂŁ115,000 were driven away from the Whitehouse Industrial Estate on Aston Lane, with the total haul including vehicles valued at about ÂŁ205,000.
Police say two men executed the theft in two separate runs on the same evening. Mirror noted the first lorry departed around 7:55pm toward the Mersey Gateway bridge, while the second left about 9:30pm heading toward Rainhill. Investigators are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses to help recover the beer and trailers, which bear distinctive GXO branding.
A Carefully Timed Two-Run Heist
The theft unfolded in two distinct phases over a two-hour window. Yahoo News reported the first lorry connected to a Guinness trailer at approximately 7:45pm and departed within ten minutes toward the Mersey Gateway bridge. The second lorry arrived at 9:12pm, linked to another trailer, and left around 9:30pm heading toward Rainhill and Watkinson Way.
The timing and coordination suggest planning. Thieves targeted a busy industrial estate, loaded heavy trailers, and escaped in separate directions to avoid detection. Each barrel holds about 88 pints, meaning roughly 70,400 pints vanished in less than three hours.
Distinctive Trailers Still Missing
The stolen vehicles are hard to miss. The Guardian noted the two white tri-axle curtain-side trailers feature GXO branding on their curtains and rear doors. Police have released the rear-door identification numbers — either DL736 or DL542 — to help the public spot the missing trailers.
The trailers' branded appearance means they cannot be easily disguised. Investigators believe recovering the vehicles intact is critical to the investigation. Anyone spotting either trailer should contact local police immediately.
Police Hunt Two Suspects and Public Help
Cheshire Police have described the two drivers in detail. Yahoo News Australia reported the first driver is white with a short dark beard who wore a beanie, while the second wore a cap. Both men remain at large, and authorities are urging anyone with information to step forward.
Dashcam footage from the industrial estate or nearby roads is key to the investigation. Police stressed that the Guinness was destined for pubs before the theft — and as they joked, "Guinness is good for you only applies when bought and paid for." The recovery effort continues with public assistance.
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