Apple Crime Blotter: Unsolved Theft, Woz Court Win, and Global Apple Shenanigans
This article dives into the latest Apple-related crimes making headlines around the world.
Cold Case at Alderwood Mall
A year has passed since the shocking break-in at the Alderwood Mall Apple Store in Washington. Thieves made off with over $500,000 in merchandise, including hundreds of iPhones. Despite federal involvement, the case remains unsolved.
Apple Watch Heist in Canada
North of the border, a less high-profile theft saw 32 Apple Watches vanish from a Walmart in Ontario. Surveillance footage captured three men grabbing the devices before disappearing.
Woz Scores Victory in Lawsuit
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak won a legal battle against YouTube. The platform is accused of allowing misleading Bitcoin scam videos that used Wozniak’s image without his consent.
Tech Catches Train Thieves
An iPad left behind in a stolen suitcase led to the arrest of a female “suitcase snatcher gang” in the UK. The stolen goods, valued at over $17,000, were tracked down using the iPad’s signal.
Florida “Porch Pirate” on the Loose
Authorities in Florida are searching for a man who stole an iPhone package from a Lakeland home. Security footage shows the suspect wearing a specific outfit and driving a grey Volkswagen.
Gym Employee in AirDrop Controversy
A Florida woman claims a gym employee AirDropped himself nude photos from her iPhone during a membership cancellation in 2021. While the police haven’t made any arrests, a former Apple employee warned the accused that such transfers are intentional.
Malaysian iPhone Theft Sparks National Debate.
Security footage of a man stealing iPhones from a Malaysian mall store has ignited a national conversation about ethics, technology’s influence, and the consequences of our digital dependence.