[TOS'd]

Apple stores are known for their clean, modern, and user friendly layouts. What is also now known is that these stores can be picked clean by robbers in under 31 seconds. At the Sagemore, New Jersey Apple Store, a brick, 5 people and 31 seconds later 23 MacBook Pros, 14 iPhones, and 9 iPods were stolen while the security guard was away.

The video, attached below, shows how the thieves managed to ransack the store; it's amazing that Apple does not even use standard laptop locks to hold down their laptops. Apple does use a type of Ethernet cable that when unhooked produces a loud audible alarm.

The store is staffed by a security guard but clever timing and knowing Apple's security procedures allowed the thieves to get in and out before the guard had a chance at stopping them.

The thieves made the entire operation look very easy and may start a string of Apple store robberies. Don't be surprised though if Apple does change its policy in the near future to require laptop locks and other enhanced security measures.
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Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/09/03/apple-store-robbed-in-31-seconds

[vapour_lock]

how much skill does it take to throw a brick through glass?

[03aspec]

lol thats mint

[TOS'd]

how much skill does it take to throw a brick through glass?
Apparently a lot.

Break it properly or risk this happening:
qs4quhTO4WU

[skyxx]

Most of the macs at the stores are registered. They can easily track down who the suspects were.

[NSX]

Apparently a lot.

Break it properly or risk this happening:
qs4quhTO4WU

That has nothing to do with breaking the glass.
He ran through the wrong door.

[MelonBoy]

how much skill does it take to throw a brick through glass?

none, but it takes a lot of balls =/ ( to break one and run in to steal everything and run away lol )

[TOS'd]

That has nothing to do with breaking the glass.
He ran through the wrong door.
:facepalm:

[Vansterdam]

wow mad props to them that was fucken slick!

[!Aznboi128]

so.... who's going to pacific centre tonight around 2?

that's insane but like above apple stores track all serials they wont be able to sell them with ease, especially if anyone asks about warranty

[K-Dub]

That was so slick.

[pandalove]

aren't those macbooks suppose to be chained down ?

marlton, new jersey must've gotten a new skytrain

[TheKingdom2000]

Most of the macs at the stores are registered. They can easily track down who the suspects were.

no they can't.
they might (and that's a big might) have tracking software in them that can track it if wifi is connected. but chances are all the macbooks will be wiped before they are used and they'll be like new. just buy a charger and bamn.

aren't those macbooks suppose to be chained down ?

marlton, new jersey must've gotten a new skytrain

in the apple store, they don't like to use chains/wire. they have those little sticky alarm sensors on them. which are really easy to rip off.
ie. futureshop has them on all computers..
all they do is make a loud sound.. effective when there are staff around. useless in this case.

[AzNightmare]

Doesn't any of them have mouses connected to them?
They wouldn't have been able to grab them all together as easily if there was a bunch of mouses dangling. And to unplug them all would slow them down just a bit...

none, but it takes a lot of balls =/ ( to break one and run in to steal everything and run away lol )

That's pretty true. When we think of it, it's really just lack of "balls" that are holding people back from smashing a glass and doing a quick hit and run. Brick + Gloves + Mask. That's all you need. Once you throw the brick, how you act when you're inside, it's all pretty simple if you can keep your nerve calm. But most of us probably wouldn't even dare to throw the brick in the first place. Especially with "Murphy's Law," if you do something illegal, guarantee just so happens, a cop is patrolling around the corner.

[jbsali]

marlton, new jersey must've gotten a new skytrain

lmao

[Matsuda]

I love how the newscasters make it out like it was a brilliant crime scheme. It's a smash and grab, not Oceans Fucking Eleven!

[hk20000]

If I were the thieves I'd arrange to sell it to another country where apple products are worth A LOT more and people generally live with the no warranty thing always. Ship them out via Fedex using a fake sender's address.

Track? What track?

[silk]

they dress like soujaboy

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

soulja boy was in da houes!!!



damn, who is gonna join me tonight? group meet at PC outside apple store



:thumbsup:


i need cash baby

[silk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yfNzvNd4PA


mugen, u gotta turn your swag on

[shenmecar]

^
lol wtf?

[wouwou]

aren't those macbooks suppose to be chained down ?

marlton, new jersey must've gotten a new skytrain

lol

your skytrain joke was funny, then annoying, now it's so annoying that I lol'ed at it again

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

fuck tats a horrible song dude

[ilvtofu]

Are security guards in new jersey allowed to carry guns? I think i've been watching too much mall cop

[you!]

wow zerg rush caught on tape

[StylinRed]

all the kids in the ghetto will have a new apple laptop now

too many people for this to be profitable especially since these will probably end up in pawn shops are being sold out of a trunk

[Vansterdam]

haha zerg rush

[figure.09]

wow zerg rush caught on tape

LOLOL :haha::haha::haha::haha::haha:

[Datsun]

Crazy burglary week :confused:

http://www.newsnet5.com/news/20687376/detail.html

He only takes ONE thing.

[woob]

how much skill does it take to throw a brick through glass?

more than you'd think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiyV-s0ap4I

[slammer111]

I love how the newscasters make it out like it was a brilliant crime scheme. It's a smash and grab, not Oceans Fucking Eleven!Yes, but look at how each guy knew to take exactly 1 row of computers as to not waste time. There was definitely some planning involved ie it's not a "true" smash and grab, and I wouldn't be surprised if they even rehearsed everything beforehand.

[ImportPsycho]

wtf they are not locked down with kensingtons?

[vision87]

more than you'd think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiyV-s0ap4I

Haha seen this many times before but it still makes me lol:D

[LenovoTurbo]

more than you'd think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiyV-s0ap4I

hahaha wtf.

[underscore]

as far as tracking, either wipe the HDD, or if you wanna be really sure, throw Windows or Linux on it. And if you're really paranoid, part it out.

Yes, but look at how each guy knew to take exactly 1 row of computers as to not waste time. There was definitely some planning involved ie it's not a "true" smash and grab, and I wouldn't be surprised if they even rehearsed everything beforehand.

planning as far as going into the store, going "hey, apple is stupid as shit", then coming back later. yet another example of apple choosing aesthetics over usefulness, and failing.