The Futility of Looting an Apple Store
The iPhone is indeed the apple of many teenagers’ eyes. Many people want to own the latest iPhone, but not everyone can afford it. How about forming a group of 50 people and robbing the nearest Apple store? It seems very easy to steal from the Apple Store because all the iPhones and latest Apple devices are just on the table and there is not much security. But it’s a stupid idea to raid the Apple store. Why?
First, iPhones that are only kept “on the desk” can simply be considered “demo units” with Apple’s own enterprise-grade device management system. Very little is publicly known about this software, but it does a really good job of rendering these stolen “demo units” useless as soon as they leave the Apple Store.
The real “booty” is always secured in a room-sized safe with electronic locks and, of course, plenty of cameras in an inconspicuous part of the store. In fact, it would take a lot of skill to “succeed” in an Apple store in a matter of minutes. No amount of motivation from watching Money Heist episodes can help otherwise law-abiding citizens rob an Apple Store “safe room.” It’s like a bank.
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Many young people in Philadelphia, USA learned this fact the hard way. Recently, a group of youths, about 100, robbed the Apple Walnut Street Store in the city center, as well as other stores in the area, including Chestnut and Lululemon. While you might think they’re partying hard right now, what they didn’t know was that the iPhones they easily stole from the Apple Store were permanently locked as soon as they left with their loot.
Not only that, the location of these iPhones is constantly being tracked even when the iPhones are turned off and the police may be arriving at their homes soon. Already 20 people have been arrested. Apple can remotely activate the alarm on stolen iPhones, and locked devices will display a message that reads: “Return to Apple Walnut Street. This device has been disabled and is being tracked.”
To make things better, the camera activates and can record videos and photos of the person with the stolen iPhone.
So, after you’ve raided an Apple store, you’re sitting in your apartment with a disabled iPhone that sounds an alarm, records you, and your location is tracked. While you’re trying to figure out a way to reset your phone or call “tech support,” the police could be knocking on your door at any moment. It is for this reason that many Philadelphia “robbers” simply abandoned their loot right outside the store. . And the rest is insured by Apple.
Apple Store FAQ:
What is the Apple Store’s shoplifting policy?
Apple has a strict shoplifting policy and works closely with local law enforcement to track down and arrest people who are caught shoplifting. For most devices, Apple disables devices remotely and tracks location.
Can Apple track stolen products?
Yes, Apple uses its own software to track stolen devices.
