Highlights
- A woman named Ms. Qiu steal iPhone 14 Plus worth $960 was arrested in Fujian province, China.
- Ms. Qiu was caught half an hour after leaving the Apple store, where she bit and chewed an anti-theft cable to steal the device.
- Surveillance footage showed Ms. Qiu nibbling on the security cable multiple times before placing the phone in her bag and leaving the store.
- An alarm was triggered during the theft, but initial investigations by store employees found nothing unusual.
- Police arrested Ms. Qiu after reviewing security camera footage and discovering the chewed cord.
- Ms. Qiu admitted to stealing the phone after initially planning to buy a new one but finding it too expensive.
- The incident has sparked surprise and amusement among the public, with some commenting on the thief’s audacity and strong teeth.
Steal iPhone 14 Plus
A woman in Fujian province in southern China steal iPhone 14 Plus priced at $960 (Rs 79,414) was arrested after she bit and chewed an anti-theft cable at an Apple store. The woman surnamed Qiu was caught by police half an hour after leaving the shop with the device.
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Ms. Qiu
The incident occurred in an Apple store in Fujian province, southern China. The woman, identified as Ms. Qiu, stole an iPhone 14 Plus valued at $960. Surveillance footage captured Ms. Qiu leaning on the counter and nibbling on the phone’s security cable multiple times.
Investigation
An alarm was activated during the theft, but initial investigations by store employees found nothing unusual. Police officer Zhang Jinhong stated that Ms. Qiu acted cautiously, pretending to scroll through the phone’s screen like any other customer.
How did she do it?
Store employees discovered the chewed cord and the missing phone, leading to the arrest of Ms. Qiu outside her home. Ms. Qiu admitted that after losing her phone, she initially planned to buy a new one but decided to steal it upon seeing the price. She remains in custody pending the completion of the investigation.
Reactions
- The incident has left many people surprised and questioning the thief’s actions.
- Some expressed amazement at the woman’s strong teeth.
- Others wondered about her lack of awareness regarding security cameras.
