Stolen lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru spotted in Cumbria

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 11:37 · Archive

A bright orange lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru worth nearly £30,000 was stolen from Cumbernauld, Scotland, last week and later seen on CCTV heading south into England.

A bright orange lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru was stolen from Cumbernauld, Scotland, last week. The vehicle was later spotted on CCTV travelling south into England, with sightings in Cumbria. Police Scotland have launched an investigation into the theft.

The lorry contained 22 tonnes of the soft drink, comprising 26 pallets of 500ml bottles in both Regular and Zero varieties. The stolen load is estimated to be worth nearly £30,000.

Kenny Nicholson, Brand Director at Irn-Bru, said the thieves' choice of vehicle was questionable given its distinctive appearance. 'It was an interesting decision by the robbers, it's not like a bright coloured Irn-Bru truck is easy to hide,' he said. 'We think they've forgotten just how recognised Irn-Bru is - even in England.'

Nicholson appealed for public help in locating the lorry and its contents, suggesting people watch for suspicious activity or unusually large quantities of Irn-Bru for sale. He said the volume of stolen bottles would fill 250 bathtubs, cover the entire Grand Hall at Kelvingrove, and if stacked would reach higher than Mount Everest.

Police Scotland are urging anyone with information to come forward. Members of the public who notice suspicious activity or unusually large quantities of Irn-Bru for sale are asked to contact Police Scotland immediately.

How it is being reported

• Stolen orange lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru worth £30k seen in CumbriaA lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru has been stolen.Westmorland Gazette · 10 Oct, 11:03
• Stolen orange lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru worth £30k seen in CumbriaA lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru has been stolen.NW Evening Mail · 10 Oct, 11:03
• Stolen orange lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru worth £30k seen in CumbriaA lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru has been stolen.Whitehaven News · 10 Oct, 11:03
• Stolen orange lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru worth £30k seen in CumbriaA lorry carrying 41,000 bottles of Irn-Bru has been stolen.News & Star · 10 Oct, 11:03

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