Santa-clad activists steal supermarket food in cost of living protest
Activists dressed as Santas and Elves steal food to ‘give to poor’ in Robin Hood-style protest
- A group of activists known as Robins des ruelles stole C$3,000 (£1,623) worth of items from a supermarket in Montreal, Canada.
- Dressed as Santa Claus and Elves, the group carried out the theft to highlight the ongoing cost of living crisis.
- They posted footage online, stating that businesses are holding vital needs hostage and are the true 'thieves'.
- The name 'Robins des ruelles' translates to 'Robins of the Alleys', referencing the folklore outlaw who steals from the rich to give to the poor.
- The stolen food was later distributed, with some placed under a Christmas tree in a public square and the rest given to community fridges.