Thousands of Pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Stolen in California
Over 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer were stolen in two separate cargo thefts from an Anheuser-Busch distribution center in Montclair, California. Pabst Blue Ribbon is seeking public assistance and has offered a reward for the return of the…
Portland, OR, August 30, 2026 — An estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) beer has been stolen in two separate cargo theft incidents from an Anheuser-Busch distribution center located in Montclair, California. The thefts represent a significant quantity of the popular beer brand.
Details regarding the exact dates and timeline of these thefts were not immediately available. The stolen product was reportedly removed from the Anheuser-Busch distribution facility. The total weight of the stolen beer amounts to over 40,000 pounds.
Pabst Blue Ribbon has publicly announced that it is seeking assistance from the public in locating the stolen merchandise. The company has also stated that a reward is being offered for information leading to the return of the stolen Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. Specifics about the reward amount were not disclosed.
Authorities have not released further information regarding potential suspects or ongoing investigations into the incidents. The Montclair, California area is served by a number of distribution hubs for various beverage companies, including Anheuser-Busch.
Investigations into cargo thefts are common, and law enforcement agencies often work with companies to recover stolen goods and apprehend those responsible. The value of the stolen beer has not been specified. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
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