A video showing a man stealing nearly 50 iPhones from an Apple store has been shared on social media. The footage captures the man taking the phones from the display and placing them in his pocket before leaving the store and heading towards a getaway car. The local Emeryville police department announced on Facebook that the man in the video has been arrested, along with others involved in the theft.
In the video, the man, dressed in black, can be seen wearing a mask. He walks along the display and disconnects the phones with their cables. As he gathers the iPhones, he begins to stuff them into his pants. After completing the theft, the perpetrator exits the store, passing a parked police car from the Emeryville police department across the street. The thief stole 50 phones worth $49,230.
The police department stated in their Facebook post that they responded to a call regarding the theft, and the car seen in the video when the suspect exits the store was “unoccupied” at the time. In subsequent comments, the department added, “On Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, a joint operation by law enforcement agencies, including detectives from the Berkeley PD, CHP, and Emeryville police, led to the arrest of three individuals connected to the theft from an Apple store in Berkeley that occurred earlier the same day. The person shown in the video from the Apple Store in Emeryville was one of the individuals arrested last night.” “Detectives from the Emeryville Police arrested Tyler Mims, a 22-year-old Berkeley resident. Mims was arrested for his involvement in several previous thefts from Apple Stores. He has been booked into jail on charges of (3) conspiracy 182PC, (3) burglary 459PC, (3) grand theft 487PC, and (3) organized retail crime 490.4PC,” the department added to their post.
Since its release, the video has amassed over 190,000 views and numerous comments.
FAQ Section based on the main topics and information presented in the article:
- Who was arrested in connection with the theft?
The man in the video was arrested, along with others involved in the theft. - What did the suspect look like in the footage?
The suspect was dressed in black and wearing a mask. - How did the theft unfold?
The video shows the suspect walking along the display and disconnecting the phones with their cables. He then placed them in his pocket and exited the store. - How many phones were stolen and what was their value?
The thief stole 50 phones with a total value of $49,230. - What actions did the police take?
The police department responded to the call regarding the theft. A joint operation by law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of three individuals connected to the theft. - Who was arrested?
Tyler Mims, a 22-year-old resident of Berkeley, was arrested for his involvement in several previous thefts from Apple Stores. - What charges were filed against the arrested individual?
Tyler Mims has been booked into jail on charges of conspiracy, burglary, grand theft, and organized retail crime.
Key terms or jargon used in the article:
- Emeryville – a town in California, USA
- iPhone – a brand of mobile phones by Apple
- Facebook – a social media platform
- organized crime – a group of individuals working together to commit crimes
Suggested related links to the main domain (not subpages):
- policja.pl – official website of the Polish Police
- apple.com/pl/ – official Apple website in Poland
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The source of the article is from the blog lisboatv.pt