True Crime: Easter Bunny’s Nightmare: The Great KitKat Caper

A true crime report from Europe makes people get the giggles. Actually, some light entertainment seems like a good thing amid so many other dark crimes like Nancy Guthrie. Read on for more details.

No Joke For Nestlé

Recently, a heist took the cake, or for accuracy, the chocolate bar. Immediately, once the news arrived, folks took to social media to crack jokes at the expense of Nestlé.

For the company, it’s no laughing matter. And notably, true crime reporters tried to sound very serious. However, the funny side of it definitely wanted to come out. And that’s probably because Easter Bunny’s facing some serious challenges in Europe.

What Happened?

Per CBS News, where we reckon the writer also giggled, the outlet reported that “KitKat acknowledged on Sunday that…12 tons of its bars were stolen and is working with local law enforcement on the investigation.” It went down after a truck left Central Italy bound for Poland.

Apparently, the 12 tons consisted of a total of “413,793 individual units” of the tasty treats. Ain’t that a chocoholic’s dream! While the heist took place last week, it only recently found its way to headlines and reels. Apparently, the vehicle disappeared along with the cargo of carbs and it hasn’t been found yet.

The Candy Heist & Fast Cars

Look, these weren’t common as muck old-style bars of chocolate. Instead, they came from a special-edition range of KitKats shaped like “Formula 1 racing cars.” Actually, it’s a pity they won’t last forever, because racing cars are very collectable.

Anyway, the heist seems more suited to a cartoon series for kids, so it quickly got the attention of true crime followers and those with a sweet tooth. The oulet cited AFP’s report where a spokesperson for Nestlé said:

We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat, but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally and made a break with more than 12 tons of our chocolate.

An OMG Moment

On a serious note, the theft comes at a really bad time with the Easter celebrations fast approaching. It’s greatly feared that the heist will leave a shortage of KitKats to hide in the garden for the kids.

Well, if you stress about that, fear no more. That’s because Nestlé reassured folks that overall, the heist shouldn’t affect other products.

Plus, you can be sure that the cops in Europe also take it very seriously. In fact, an investigation already started. Clearly, they hope to find the missing vehicle, the actual thieves, and hopefully some chocolate bars.

Be Cautious

What the heck anyone plans to do with about 400,000 candy bars remains uncertain. However, on a very serious note, perhaps the perpetrators of the heist plan on flooding the market. So, if you feel tempted by a super-cheap KitKats on offer, you might need to assume it’s from the stolen consignment.

People with good intentions might notice that and tip off the cops. But then again, they also might not. After all, Nestlé noted that as far as they are aware, the theft didn’t damage “consumer safety.”

Well, hopefully they are right because someone somewhere is bound to eat one box. After all, 12 tons of chocolate doesn’t just fall off the back of a truck: at least not until now.

Viewers React

When Eyewitness ABC7NY shared the candy bar theft on YouTube, plenty of people showed their appreciation for the lighter side of crime.

One follower quipped, “I bet they’re looking for a sweet getaway car.”

Here are a few more responses from the discussion:

• Looking for the golden ticket to go to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
• This makes me giggle… a very funny, a chocolate F1 race of cops and robbers.
• hope they’re gonna share, I need a break.
• That’s freaking hilarious.

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