Massive Beer Heist: 50K Cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon Stolen
Police in California are investigating the theft of approximately 50,000 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, valued at $25,000. The heist involved fraudulent documentation by a purported subcontracting company, with a total of $70,000 worth of beer stolen in two incidents on the same day.
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Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 50,000 stolen beers
Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 50,000 stolen beers
Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 50,000 stolen beers
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