In a bold protest against rising food prices, a group of thieves dressed as Robin Hood have taken to giving away stolen goods in Montreal, Canada. This isn't their first stunt; just weeks prior, they targeted a grocery store dressed as Santa and his elves. The activist organization, 'Robins des Ruelles' (Robins of the Alleys), claims that around 60 people, some dressed in Robin Hood-style feathered caps, entered a Rachelle Béry health food store, took food without paying, and redistributed it to 'many community fridges in the city' in what they call a 'political act' against food inflation. The cost of living is a major concern in Canada, where inflation grew 4.7% between November 2024 and 2025, more than double the overall inflation rate. The group member, Francis, is quoted as saying, 'Everyday, we are working relentlessly, only to be able to buy food in those profit-driven supermarkets. When having two jobs is not enough to eat, have a roof over your head, and take care of your family, every means become legitimate.' An edited video published by the activist organization Les Soulèvements du Fleuve on Instagram shows the raid on the Rachelle Béry store, interspersed with the title credits for the 1938 film 'The Adventures of Robin Hood.' In the video, people wearing masks amble through the aisles, grabbing food, medicine, soap, and other items. Others use spray paint to block security cameras within the store and outside. At the end of the video, one person sprays 'F**k Les Profits' on a brick wall. The Montreal Police opened an investigation into the theft and the graffiti on Wednesday, with no injuries reported and no arrests made. The value of the stolen goods is estimated to be 'thousands of dollars', the same rough figure published by the Robin des Ruelles on Wednesday. As for the Christmas-themed theft in December, the investigation is still ongoing, with no arrests made. This incident raises questions about the effectiveness of such protests and the impact of rising food prices on everyday life in Canada.
