Thieves Target Anheuser-Busch Distribution Center, Stealing $70,000 in Pabst Beer
Thieves stole approximately $70,000 worth of Pabst beer from an Anheuser-Busch distribution center in Montclair, California, on August 17th through two separate heists.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 31, 2026 — Theft of approximately $70,000 worth of Pabst beer occurred on August 17th from an Anheuser-Busch distribution center located in Montclair, California.
Authorities were alerted to the thefts which were carried out through two distinct incidents on the same day. The stolen merchandise consisted of Pabst brand beer, distributed by Anheuser-Busch. The total estimated value of the stolen beer is approximately $70,000.
Details regarding the methods employed by the thieves in the two separate heists were not immediately available. Similarly, information concerning the specific Anheuser-Busch distribution center targeted, beyond its location in Montclair, California, has not been publicly disclosed.
The timeline of the events indicates the thefts took place on a single date, August 17th. The specifics of how the perpetrators gained access to the distribution center, removed the merchandise, and the precise timing of each of the two heists remain under investigation or have not been released.
No further information has been provided regarding any suspects, arrests made in connection with these incidents, or the recovery of the stolen Pabst beer. The full scope of the investigation and any potential leads have not been detailed.
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