Thieves Steal 22 Tons of Cheddar in London

In a bizarre theft known as the 'Grate Cheese Robbery', thieves impersonating a French retailer made off with over 22 tons of premium cheddar cheese worth approximately £300,000 ($390,000) from Neal's Yard Dairy in London. The fraudster tricked the company into delivering 950 wheels of cheese, including varieties from Hafod, Westcombe, and Pitchfork, before the scam was discovered. Despite the substantial loss, Neal's Yard Dairy honored its commitments to the cheesemakers by paying them in full. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver condemned the theft, urging cheese lovers to remain vigilant for unusually cheap cheddar on the market. The Metropolitan Police are currently investigating the incident, with no arrests made as of now. The dairy has called on international cheesemongers to report any suspicious cheese sales, particularly for clothbound cheddars in specific weight formats.