Accused thief caught with $2,500 worth of Stanley cups in car

The thirst is real.

A California woman has been accused of stealing $2,500 worth of Stanley Quencher tumblers after her car was found spilling over with the viral to-go cups.

Roseville Police said the 23-year-old unidentified thief was approached by staffers at a retail store as she walked out with a cart full of the viral-sensation cups.

Cops then caught up with her car on Highway 65 — and found that number of Stanley Quenchers, valued at $2,500.

“While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits,” the Roseville Police wrote in a cheeky Facebook post announcing the arrest.

The department included a photo of dozens of the 65 recovered containers, which sell for up to $50 apiece, lined up on the front of a squad car.

Other photos showed them filling a red car’s trunk, with others also in the front passenger seat — and one seemingly in use in the car’s cup holder.

The accused thief was charged with grand theft due to the combined value of the cups.

Stanley is a 111-year old brand that has been enjoying a viral moment with its Stanley Quenchers thanks in part to influencer marketing on TikTok and the wholehearted embrace of the Gen Z crowd.