Yesterday (26), around 8pm (local time), Apple Store In Philadelphia, a city in the US state of Pennsylvania, it was looted by a group of about 100 people. Some of those responsible for the action were able to take iPhones, iPads and MacBooks from the store. Pictures circulating on the Internet show the procedure:
As you mentioned NBC PhiladelphiaPolice started receiving calls around 8pm that a group of youths were heading towards the city centre. In addition to the Apple Store, clothing store Foot Locker was also the target of attacks.
Some of the stolen products fell from the hands of the invaders during the police intervention, and Apple itself has security software that blocks display units if they leave the store, which also helps explain the number of devices abandoned on the street. In addition to being blocked, stolen devices also issued an alert.
One photo of the stolen iPhone showed a green light, indicating the thieves’ activities could be recorded remotely.
So far, more than 20 people involved in the criminal act have been arrested. American press It also warns people to be very careful when purchasing used devices, as many stakeholders will try to sell these devices quickly.
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