Santas and elves rob Montreal grocery store to ‘give food to the needy’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Leyland Cecco in TorontoDecember 19, 2025 at 06:06 PM

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A group calling themselves "Robins of the Alleys," dressed as Santas and elves, robbed a Montreal supermarket on Monday, stealing thousands of dollars worth of groceries. The group claimed the theft was intended to distribute food to the needy and protest rising living costs and alleged profiteering by grocery chains. The group stated that large grocery companies are exploiting inflation to maximize profits, holding basic needs hostage. Metro, the targeted grocery chain, condemned the act as criminal, citing supply chain issues and retail crime as factors influencing price increases. Police are investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made. The Retail Council of Canada reports retail crime is on the rise, accounting for over $9 billion in lost sales in 2024.

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Canada ×260% Robins des Ruelles 70% Metro ×280%

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grocery store robbery 90% cost of living crisis 80% food insecurity 70% retail crime 60% inflation 60% profiteering 50% supply chain 50% robin hood 40% food banks 40%