A brazen heist series of a Hollywood movie plot has occurred at an Apple Store in the United States, leaving authorities puzzled and the store owners in shock. The daring robbery involved a group of thieves who tunneled their way into the store through a bathroom and managed to make off with an impressive haul of 436 iPhones, worth a staggering value of around $500,000
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many residents expressing their disbelief that such a crime could take place in their neighborhood. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and are on the lookout for any leads that may help them track down the perpetrators.
Eyewitnesses describe the scene as something straight out of a movie, with the thieves employing tactics that seemed straight out of a Hollywood heist movie. The fact that the heist occurred in the broad middle of the night has left many wondering how the thieves managed to get away with such a crime without being detected.
The incident is reminiscent of the popular television show ‘Money Heist’, which has gained a massive following for its creative plot and daring heists. However, this latest heist proves that sometimes reality can be just as thrilling as fiction. The stolen iPhones are believed to be worth millions of dollars, and it is unclear at this time what the thieves plan to do with them.
Apple Store Heist: Thieves Sneak Through Bathroom Tunnel to Swipe 436 iPhones
In the incident reported by King 5 News, a local news channel in Seattle, a group of thieves managed to break into Seattle Coffee Gear and gain access to the backroom of the Apple Store by cutting a hole in the bathroom wall. The robbers cleverly bypassed the security system of the Apple Store by using the neighboring coffee shop as a cover for their activities.
The thieves stole a staggering 436 iPhones from the store, according to the report, with an estimated value of around $500,000, equivalent to approximately Rs 4.10 crore. This incident has left both the coffee shop and the Apple Store in a state of shock and disbelief.
The regional retail manager of that coffee shop, Eric Marks, was left surprised after receiving a call the morning after an incident at his shop. He had no idea what to expect but was informed by the police that his shop had been used to access the nearby Apple Store.
In an interview with King 5 News, Marks expressed his disbelief at the situation, stating, “I would have never suspected we were adjacent to the Apple Store… how it wraps around, I mean.” He went on to suggest that whoever carried out the incident must have thoroughly planned it and had access to the mall layout.
The incident in question involved thieves breaking into the Apple Store at the mall, but instead of directly accessing the store, they went through the adjacent shop, which was easier to breach. Marks’ shop, which is a coffee cafe, was targeted because it shared a wall with the Apple Store, making it an ideal entry point.
The incident, which occurred on April 19, 2023, saw the shop’s locks broken, resulting in Seattle Coffee Gear having to spend nearly $900 to replace them. In addition, the store is anticipating having to shell out between $600 and $800 to repair the damage caused to their bathrooms.
This heist has left authorities puzzled about how a group of thieves targeted an Apple Store in the heart of the city and made off with thousands of dollars worth of high-end gadgets. What makes this robbery particularly intriguing is the fact that, unlike most robberies, where thieves typically loot banks or jewelry shops to steal money or valuables, the culprits, in this case, were after something far more valuable: Apple products.
The iPhone 14, which starts at a retail price of $699, is no less valuable than gold and is in high demand in the black market. This has made Apple Stores a prime target for thieves looking to cash in on the lucrative market for stolen Apple products. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and are urging anyone with information about the crime to come forward and assist with the investigation.
