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Activists Steal Food in Santa Costumes to Highlight Crisis

12/23/2025

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Activists from Robins des ruelles stole C$3,000 worth of items from a Montreal supermarket to draw attention to the cost of living crisis.
The group dressed as Santa Claus and elves during the theft.
They distributed some of the stolen food under a Christmas tree in a public square and to community fridges.

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Story summary

Activists from Robins des ruelles stole C$3,000 worth of items from a Montreal supermarket to draw attention to the cost of living crisis.
The group dressed as Santa Claus and elves during the theft.
They distributed some of the stolen food under a Christmas tree in a public square and to community fridges.