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French Apple Store Looting Surprise
Looters at French Apple Store face blocked stolen iPhones with tracking alerts.
In brief
Looters at French Apple Store face blocked stolen iPhones with tracking alerts. French rioters who stole iPhones from Lille Apple Store were warned the devices would be disabled and tracked by local authorities. Originally reported by New York Post.
Lille Apple Store Looting
Looters targeted Apple Store in Lille France during weekend riots.
“Please return the device to Apple Lille. This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted”
Stolen iPhones Get Tracking Alerts
Viral video shows thieves flashing security warnings on stolen iPhones.
“Please return the device to Apple Lille. This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted”
Riot Damage Across France
Protesters attacked luxury stores including Louis Vuitton and Hermes in multiple cities.
Riot Aftermath
1,800 arrests and over 500 injuries reported from nationwide protests.
The main idea
French rioters who stole iPhones from Lille Apple Store were warned the devices would be disabled and tracked by local authorities.
