On April 4th night, a daring robbery left Alderwood Mall’s Apple Store empty. It is believed that four thieves used a clever plan to steal an estimated 436 iPhones, worth $500,000 (4 Crores).
The criminals took an unorthodox approach to their heist, and their cunning strategy included breaking into a neighboring coffee shop, Seattle Coffee Gear, and cutting a hole in the bathroom wall to access the Apple Store‘s backroom. With great precision, the gang managed to bypass the security system, steal the phones, and get away without a trace.
Reaction of the neighboring store’s manager
Eric Marks, Seattle Coffee Gear’s manager, expressed his shock at the situation, stating that the store was adjacent to the Apple Store, yet their layout makes it difficult to tell. He added that the robbers must have done their homework, as their plan was executed with surgical precision.
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Statement from the mall’s spokesperson
The mall’s spokesperson said they are working with the police to bring the culprits to justice, while Apple has yet to comment on the situation. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing investigation, the surveillance footage of the theft has not been released.
Why this iPhone robbery is so shocking
What makes this robbery all the more shocking is that it occurred in the dead of night, with no employees present at the Apple Store. It looks like these criminals have set a new standard for future heists, leaving us all in awe and disbelief.
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We can only hope that the police and mall authorities will get to the bottom of this incredibly daring robbery soon.