“Montreal police are facing a sticky situation after over $1 million worth of olive oil was stolen from a transport company. The elaborate heist involved two companies and over 100 palettes of the precious “liquid gold,” which was destined for a client in Ontario but never arrived.1
Transport Q-Trans had been contracted to deliver the massive shipment of olive oil.2 However, because the oil required specialized heated trailers for storage and transport, Q-Trans subcontracted the delivery to another Montreal-based transport company.3 This second company, whose name has not been released, is now the prime suspect in the theft.
The intended recipient in Ontario never received the shipment earlier this week, prompting Q-Trans to report the theft to police on Wednesday.4 Investigators are focusing on the second transport company, believing they may have taken advantage of the situation and made off with the valuable cargo.5
Montreal police spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant told reporters that investigators are meticulously reviewing security camera footage from the area in an effort to track the movement of the stolen oil and identify those responsible.6 “We’re looking at some footage at this point and hopefully, we can get more information on the trucks that came to transport it,”7 Brabant said. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and the missing olive oil remains at large.8
This incident highlights a growing trend of olive oil theft, with both large-scale heists and smaller shoplifting incidents becoming increasingly common. Olive oil, often referred to as “liquid gold” due to its high value, has become a prime target for thieves, particularly as prices have fluctuated in recent years due to factors like drought and supply chain issues. In fact, this isn’t the first time such a large quantity of olive oil has been stolen in Montreal. Just a few months ago, another significant olive oil theft occurred in the city, raising concerns about the security of such shipments.9
The investigation is ongoing, and Montreal police are urging anyone with information about this theft to contact the anonymous info crime line at 514-393-1133.”
If you’re interested in reading about a similarly unusual heist involving a large quantity of food, you might want to look into the egg heist. In that incident, over 200,000 eggs were stolen from a warehouse, leaving authorities scrambling to crack the case
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