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Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 40,000 pounds of stolen beer
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kali O'Rourke , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The thefts involved a significant amount of beer, including Pabst Blue Ribbon, with shipments worth around $45,000 and $25,000 being taken. : A large quantity of beer was stolen, with the total weight exceeding 40,000 pounds.
From Montclair, Calif.: A large quantity of beer was stolen, with the total weight exceeding 40,000 pounds. The incident is being investigated as a possible record-breaking beer theft. Two cargo thefts are under investigation, and they both occurred at a distribution center.
The thefts involved a significant amount of beer, including Pabst Blue Ribbon, with shipments worth around $45,000 and $25,000 being taken. Investigators have found similarities between the two incidents.
Further information about the thefts and the investigation is available from the source, including details about the events and the response from the Pabst Brewing Company.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? From Montclair, Calif.: A large quantity of beer was stolen, with the total weight exceeding 40,000 pounds. The incident is being investigated as a possible record-breaking beer theft. Two cargo…
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