Armed bad guys stormed the Apple Store in Covent Garden, London on Sunday, stealing goods from the shop, as well as the possessions of customers visiting the outlet.
The assault on the store took place at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Witnesses say the thieves shoved their way into the store, grabbing merchandise, including iPhones and iPads, before quickly leaving the store.
The Daily Mail reports thieves also stole from customers. “I’m not sure if people were hurt, but customers had their phones and belongings snatched from them so I’m sure there was a scuffle during that,” a witness explained.
After exiting the store, the thieves split up and ran away from the location in different directions.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the reports that a “group of males had forced their way into” the store, and that “Some of the group were reported to have been carrying weapons.” However, the police say there were no reports of physical injuries during what was “an understandably scary experience for staff and customers.”
The video shows one member of the public and a security team member chasing one of the thieves carrying a helmet.
An Apple spokesperson told the report the safety and security of its customers and employees is the top priority of the company, and that it is supporting authorities with the investigation. “We also thank our team members for everything they do to support our customers and each other,” the spokesperson added.
Anyone in the UK with information about the incident can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Or, folks with information can also call 101 in the UK, quoting reference number 3815/17JUL.
(Via AppleInsider)
