Santas rob supermarket to help the poorest in Canada

A group dressed as Santa Clauses carried out an unusual action in a supermarket in Montreal, Canada, by entering the space, collecting various food items and leaving without paying. The initiative involved dozens of people dressed in red costumes and accompanied by elves.

The collective claimed responsibility for the theft and explained that the food would be delivered to people in need. The group, which identifies itself as “Robin des Ruelles”, justified the action as a protest against the rising cost of living and the high price of essential goods.

In a statement released and cited by the international press, those responsible accuse large supermarket chains of taking advantage of inflation to accumulate record profits, while many families are finding it increasingly difficult to guarantee food on the table.

The message ends with a symbolic and provocative appeal, arguing that, in the face of hunger, direct action becomes inevitable, leaving an ironic Christmas greeting.