Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $2,500 of Stanley Drinking Cups
Arrest is the latest episode in the viral craze over the water bottles
By SURYATAPA BHATTACHARYA
Wed, Jan 24, 2024 9:30am
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The Stanley cup craze has taken a criminal turn.
A 23-year-old Sacramento, Calif., woman was arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $2,500 worth of Stanley cups from a retail store, local police said. The woman allegedly filled her shopping cart with Stanley Quenchers—the insulated cups that have thrown social-media into a frenzy in recent months—and left without paying.
When police tracked her down, they found her car filled with 65 of the cups, according to Lt. Chris Ciampa of the Roseville Police Department. She was arrested on charges of grand theft and driving under the influence, Ciampa said.
The arrest was the latest episode in the viral craze over the water bottles. The stainless-steel tumblers—the popular, 40-ounce version of which sells for $45—have become a status symbol for many women and teens, sparking chaos at retailers and launching a resale market where certain colours sell for more than $200 apiece. The hashtag #stanleytumbler has more than a billion views on TikTok and has been used more than 180,000 times on Instagram.
Stanley, which has been in business for more than a century, has long been a popular brand for hikers, teachers and construction workers. But as the Quencher’s popularity skyrocketed in recent years, its maker capitalised on the new demand with collaborations and a wider, pastel-driven colour palette.
“We were a brand that was a $70 million brand that appealed to guys with a green bottle that was 107 years old and is one of the greatest products in history,” Stanley’s president, Terence Reilly, said in an interview earlier this month. He added: “There was a big opportunity to reposition the brand and appeal to new consumers. And that’s just what we set out to do in 2020.”
In 2022, the company said there was a 150,000-person long wait list for the Quencher and sales had more than tripled from the prior year.
The cups have sparked a collectors’ craze, with devotees amassing dozens of colours and fighting over limited-edition releases. Ahead of one such release, for the Starbucks x Stanley pink Quencher, shoppers camped overnight outside Target locations to ensure they got a cup. The products sold out in minutes at some stores, and a viral video of frenzied shoppers rushing a display in one location sparked consternation online.
Those limited-edition pink cups, which are currently not available on Target or Stanley’s website, are now retailing for hundreds of dollars on resale sites like eBay and StockX.
Ciampa, the police lieutenant, said he believes the woman likely intended to resell online the 65 cups that were in her car. The department warned any potential thieves against repeating her behaviour.
“While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfil your hydration habits,” it said in a statement.
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A&K Sanctuary’s newest Nile vessel, Nile Seray, will launch in October 2026 as Egypt enters a new era of global tourism
By Jeni O'Dowd
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A new luxury riverboat set to sail the Nile from late 2026 has opened for bookings, as Egypt experiences its biggest surge in international tourism in more than a decade following the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Nile Seray, the latest vessel from A&K Sanctuary, will launch in October and operate four-night voyages between Aswan and Luxor.
The boat will accommodate just 64 guests across 32 suites, placing it firmly at the premium end of the fast-expanding Nile cruising market.
The launch coincides with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in November 2025, a project more than 20 years in the making.
Located near the Giza pyramids, the museum spans more than 480,000 square metres and is now the largest archaeological museum in the world.
It houses more than 100,000 artefacts, including, for the first time ever, the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures displayed together in one place.
The museum’s opening has been widely credited with transforming global interest in Egypt, driving record visitor numbers and sparking a wave of new hotel openings, aviation capacity and high-end travel investment across the country.
Interior renderings released this week show Nile Seray adopting a contemporary design approach that blends modern lines with heritage references.
The 32 suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Nile, with natural materials and colour palettes drawing from Egypt’s desert landscape.
Two onboard restaurants open onto deck spaces, while the top deck includes a swimming pool and shaded daybeds designed for daytime cruising and sunset views.
Each voyage will include guided access to key archaeological sites on the West Bank, including the tombs of Seti I and Ramses VI, along with private openings of the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Amenhotep III. Excursions are led by specialist Egyptologists, with daily touring built into the itinerary.
With only 64 guests onboard, the vessel is aimed at travellers seeking a more intimate alternative to the larger Nile cruise ships that dominate the route during peak season.
Luxury hotel availability across Egypt remains tight during busy periods, particularly following the museum’s opening.
Nile Seray becomes the fifth vessel in A&K Sanctuary’s Nile fleet, joining the Nile Adventurer, Sun Boat III, Sun Boat IV and Zein Nile Chateau. A sister ship is also scheduled for launch in 2028.
Voyages include visits to the temples of Luxor, Karnak and Aswan, felucca sailing around Elephantine Island, Egyptian cooking demonstrations and traditional entertainment. All meals, excursions and onboard activities are included.
Each sailing will also contribute to A&K Philanthropy programs in Egypt, including long-running partnerships in Luxor and Aswan focused on youth education and cardiac care.
