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Plea to catch lorry thieves ‘orange-handed’ after 41,000 Irn-Bru bottles stolen

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Pooran, N. (2026, October 9). Plea to catch lorry thieves ‘orange-handed’ after 41,000 Irn-Bru bottles stolen. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/irnbru-cctv-cumbria-b1300215.html

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On September 27, a lorry containing approximately £30,000 worth of Irn-Bru soft drinks was stolen from Little Drum Road in Cumbernauld. The theft involved 41,000 bottles valued at nearly £30,000. Kenny Nicholson, brand director for Irn-Bru, has appealed to the public to help catch the thieves due to the distinctive appearance of their orange product, suggesting they might be caught “orange-handed.” Police Scotland is investigating and have requested that anyone with information contact them.

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On September 27, a trailer containing pallets of soft drink bottles worth almost £30,000 was stolen from a site on Little Drum Road in Cumbernauld. The theft involved 41,000 Irn-Bru bottles. Police Scotland are investigating the incident that occurred shortly before 6 pm and have issued an appeal for information. Kenny Nicholson, brand director at Irn-Bru, commented that it was unusual to steal something so recognizable and encouraged anyone noticing an unusually high stock of orange-colored soft drinks to contact authorities. The police reference number for this case is 1461 from September 28, 2026.

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The vehicle, which contained goods worth almost £30,000, is believed to have been stolen from the site at Little Drum Road in Cumbernauld on the evening of September 27. asserted

which → contain → September

Irn-Bru has urged anyone who notices an “unusually high stock” of the orange-coloured soft drink to contact police. asserted

who → urge → police

Kenny Nicholson, brand director at Irn-Bru, said: “It was an interesting decision by the robbers, it’s not like a bright-coloured Irn-Bru truck is easy to hide. asserted

truck → say → robbers

“We think they’ve forgotten just how recognised Irn-Bru is – even in England. asserted

Bru → think → England

“We appreciate their great taste but it’s really not on. asserted

it → appreciate → taste

We hope they are caught ‘orange-handed’ soon, with Police Scotland’s finest on the case.” asserted

they → hope → case

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing into the reported theft of a trailer, containing pallets of soft drink bottles, from a premises on Little Drum Road, Cumbernauld, which happened shortly before 6pm on Sunday September 27. asserted

which → say → September

“Anyone with information should report this to us via 101, quoting reference number 1461 of September 28 2026.” asserted

Anyone → report → September

Plea to catch lorry thieves ‘orange-handed’ after 41,000 Irn-Bru bottles stolen

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