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Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 40,000 pounds of stolen beer
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kali O'Rourke , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points : A large quantity of beer was stolen, with the total weight exceeding 40,000 pounds. The thefts are under investigation by police.
From Montclair, Calif.: A large quantity of beer was stolen, with the total weight exceeding 40,000 pounds. The thefts are under investigation by police. Two cargo thefts occurred, involving beer from a distribution center.
The incidents happened on the same day, about an hour apart. A shipment was picked up but failed to arrive at its destination, while another was taken by a company using fake documents.
Further information about the thefts and the investigation is available from the source, including the potential value of the stolen beer and the details of the police inquiry.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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