A massive 12-ton shipment of Nestle's crunch KitKat bars was stolen in a chocolaty heist that risks causing a shortage in stores right before Easter. A truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range disappeared last week while heading between production and distribution locations. "We've always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat, but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally and made a break with more than 12 tons of our chocolate,” said a company spokesperson. The company said the stolen truck had left a factory in central Italy and was making its way to Poland when it was stolen, adding that the vehicle and its contents remain unaccounted for. Investigations are ongoing in close collaboration with local authorities and supply chain partners. The chocolatier warned that the missing chocolate bars may lead to a shortage of KitKats appearing on shelves. Nestle also said it was possible to trace the stolen goods by scanning the unique batch codes found on each bar. "If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert KitKat, who will then share the evidence appropriately,” the company said.
