By James Scout/ Nov 30, 2022
According to 1010Wins Radio in New York, a 27-year-old man who bought 300 iPhones from Apple Fifth Avenue on Monday morning was robbed shortly after leaving the store.
After Purchasing 300 iPhones
At 1:45 a.m., he was walking to his car while carrying 300 iPhone 13s in three bags when another car pulled up next to him.
After Purchasing 300 iPhones
Two men who jumped out ordered him to hand over the bags. The victim resisted handing over the 300 iPhones and was eventually punched in the face before the thieves stole one of the bags.
After Purchasing 300 iPhones
125 iPhones, each worth $95,000, were in the bag. According to the police, the suspect frequently bought expensive iPhones from the Fifth Avenue Store to resell them through his small business.
After Purchasing 300 iPhones
He may have been targeted based on prior purchases, but it's unclear why he was shopping at one in the morning.
After Purchasing 300 iPhones
Since Apple's Fifth Avenue location is open 24/7, early morning purchases are possible. In addition, Apple had a Black Friday sale, which the thieves might have known about.
After Purchasing 300 iPhones
The NYPD is looking into the robbery, and the victim wasn't seriously hurt. The suspects' and their vehicles' descriptions have not yet been made public.
After Purchasing 300 iPhones