5 tons of Nutella chocolate-hazelnut reported stolen in Germany

In Germany, at least five tons of Nutella stolen over the weekend is worth about $20,000 dollars. It's unknown why thieves made off with the chocolate-hazelnut tasty treat. However, some speculate the Nutella heist could be due to a black market, suggesting an April 8 report from The Atlantic Wire.

Authorities report that bandits stole the five tons of Nutella from a parked trailer in the town of Bad Hersfeld over the weekend.

However, police are stumped why anyone would want so much of the Italian-made spread. Here are some theories sources are offering:

First of all -- and this is a long shot -- someone or some group may have an addiction to the stuff and believe the "more, the merrier."

Next, there could be a Nutella panic brewing that the highly-sought treat will be subject to rising prices; there is rumor the palm oil ingredient could be taxed at 300%. Imagine that?

Finally, just like the recent Twinkies panic that ensued when Hostess said the popular treat was being nixed, a hoarding strategy is building.

No matter what the reason, five tons of stolen Nutella is a head-scratcher.