Vevey, Switzerland (WDNews) — Swiss food company Nestlé says about 12 tons of its KitKat chocolate bars were stolen while being transported across Europe.
According to the company, the shipment — totaling roughly 413,793 candy bars — went missing after leaving a production site in Italy and heading toward Poland earlier this week.
Nestlé said in a statement Friday that the truck and its cargo have not been recovered.
“A truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range has been stolen during transit in Europe,” the company said, adding the shipment disappeared between production and distribution points.
In a statement, KitKat acknowledged the unusual theft, saying, “Whilst we appreciate the criminals’ exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes.”
The company also referenced its well-known slogan, adding, “We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat… but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally.”
Officials have not released details on suspects or where the shipment may be located.
