The Great Read: How to Hijack a Quarter of a Million Dollars in Rare Japanese Kit Kats

The long, strange criminal trail of one stolen load of valuable sweets.

November 8, 2023, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time Every weekday, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Adam Amengual for The New York Times How to Hijack a Quarter of a Million Dollars in Rare Japanese Kit Kats The long, strange criminal trail of one stolen load of valuable sweets. Open now Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for top stories or great reads from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Great Read, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018