Thieves who broke into a liquor store in Utah’s Salt Lake City racked up US$20k in stolen wine and spirits, including Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades, a 2005 Château Latour and Glenfiddich 30-year-old. An investigation by the Salt Lake City Police Department began just after 4.15am on 4 November 2023, following reports of “suspicious circumstance” at the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services Utah State Wine Store. Police learned that two masked individuals broke into the liquor store and tampered with its surveillance cameras. After doing so, officers said that the burglars broke into a locked display cabinet and stole liquor and wine valued at US$15,000 to US$20,000 (£12,000-£16,000). The break-in also caused US$10,000 (£7,900) in damages, according to KUTV, where this story was first reported. Among the stolen wines were a bottle of Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Brut Gold Champagne (£290), 2010 and 2005 vintages of Château Latour, Louis Roederer Cristal and Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut. Spirits taken by the thieves included a bottle of The Macallan from The Harmony Collection, Courvoisier L’Esprit Cognac and Juan in a Million Extra Anejo Tequila. Police suspect that the robbers may try to resell the liquor. Utah has some of the most restrictive alcohol laws in the country. it is one of 17 control states across the US, meaning that the state has a monopoly over the wholesaling and retailing of some or all categories of alcoholic beverages. Over half (55%) of Utah’s residents belong to The Church of
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