8 arrested in California Apple theft ring that netted $1M in goods

Authorities announced the arrest of multiple people involved in an organized retail theft ring targeting primarily Apple store locations.
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[@halfdohm]

"Most of these suspects have no fear of arrest or conviction". That one sentence speaks volumes.

[@beargillium2369]

No fear of getting shot by upstanding citizens either.

[@kixigvak]

The hard left politicians encourage the negro to commit these crimes.

[@DJStyles]

@@beargillium2369 That's what I root for if our stupid governor would stop trying to make us all victims by blocking CCW in our state. He's in flagrant violation of the Constitution and makes our state unsafe for citizens. He puts guns in the hands of criminals and leaves the rest of us at their mercy. If more of these criminals caught some hot lead in them, they would rethink their career choices.

[@cardinals22]

they also all have one thing in common

[@merec3627]

that's because the punishment is too light and does not feel like a punishment. Criminals will push as far as resistance meets them.

[@st-yb4pn]

Why dont you show their faces and put them on spot?? They deserve to be embarrassed, not that they have any shame to begin with....

[@riptheripper9060]

Because they're black gang members and that is racial profiling.

[@Ghost-Rider667]

Because they are good boyz.

[@slurpyman20]

MY BABIES DINDU NUFFIN that’s why.

[@cardinals22]

the usual suspects

[@vickiefinney6073]

🖤🕳️🌚🌑🎱🦍🕷️🐜⚫⬛♠️♣️🏴🏴‍☠️

[@livedeliciously]

There's a real weakness in today's society in being able to defend yourself and your property without fear of retribution. It's really sad.

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

Why would anyone defend the property of the richest company in the world? Who gives a shit

[@rayharvey1330]

@@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677 On my way to Venice Beach to steal from the Sports Network...They'll probably help me carry the stolen merchandise to my car...then invite me over for tea.

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

@@rayharvey1330 that's exactly what a surf would say in medieval times

[@patricksingr]

@@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677 Show us where you live --who give a shit if people take your shit!

[@resulnaki]

So, you want random people to protect a greedy company's property, all while putting their life in danger for just some measly devices? Lol that's a real mental weakness in today's society if you think that

[@fon237]

That's great news! It's reassuring to know that law enforcement is taking steps to protect our local businesses from organized retail theft. Well done!

[@usersdksdfg]

Watch CA insider, the police got their hands tied. It's the politicians

[@walte153]

That's a joke... right?

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

I wouldn’t hold my breath.

[@yummm8775]

Catch and release... the usual Democrat policy.

[@Gavin556]

Judges please take note, the only way to stop people from doing something is to impose negative consequences on their actions

[@joseywales148]

You’re talking to them like they are three years old-

[@xdae]

@@joseywales148 the bay judges have the naiveté of a 3 year old. they believe a slap on the wrist will stop these criminals. none of these 8 will serve any prison time. the only way they’ll learn is at least a year in prison, ideally 10.

[@HDApex]

Code of Hammurabi.

[@abdulazizalzut8963]

that would be racists

[@kidbonks]

In other countries they would cut your hands off

[@ricjumba]

Release their names and faces, family’s and friend’s names and faces. Hold them more accountable.

[@mkhanman12345]

And what about the 9 year olds making your phones Hold them accountable, lol

[@skyeevl7656]

@mike richards wtf does that have anything to do with these criminals? Does that give you the right to rob retails? Are you one of them?

[@crazychickenlala]

@@mkhanman12345 lol are u the criminal? Why u so afraid? 🤣

[@mkhanman12345]

@@crazychickenlala you just want new phone but don't to pay 2k for it 😁

[@OneDicz]

@@mkhanman12345u must be the criminal 😅 lowlife

[@nick4088]

Blah blah blah. You'll let them go in a few hours... California's stupid law

[@Landis_Grant]

Apple Corporation has the serial numbers of the stolen iPhones, Apple watches, iPods, MacBooks, etc.

[@hm008vaj]

Arresting is one thing. Punishment and jail time is another. These people are so brazen & don't worry about anything because the lack of punishment is worth the crime.

[@RolopIsHere]

California.

[@nailclipper7350]

They will released soon like always

[@Digger-Nick]

Catch and release for blacks

[@tonyjmurillo96]

@@Digger-Nick and whites don't even get arrested

[@Digger-Nick]

@@tonyjmurillo96 They do though and they'd get thrown in prison. Blacks get free reign to do anything

[@krnpowr]

I could see how they got away with $1M worth of goods. They would casually walk into stores with people present and casually take what they wanted without anybody intervening. There was a time when society wouldn't have allowed that. Everyone present would have apprehended the assailants, hog-tied them, whipped them, and shamed them in public.

[@JohnLai]

these people could be armed, its not worth it to risk your life over an iphone

[@lukecastle2538]

The apple stores should have armed security guards.

[@bengolfs1]

@@lukecastle2538 They manufacture their products for pennies in China, then mark them up 1000% for Americans who are dumb enough to buy them. Adding security guards would cut into their profit margins.

[@draculastraphouse7863]

In some places of the world, the thiefs would get their hands chopped off and beaten to death by an angry mob...they know how to handle criminals

[@ross1880]

I'm not risking my life for Apple products. Your crazy!

[@Speakupok]

Longer sentences for retail theft , looting and etc

[@plicketyplunk]

Can we see some mug shots in case other people can identify them in other robberies???

[@Jianju69]

That would encourage racist stereotypes.

[@dakotaxu4792]

They all look the same…..

[@saralee4297]

Lock these thugs away, please!!! They belong behind bars for good!

[@kenfairbrother6737]

Absolutely!

[@ecduzitgood]

I don't want my tax dollars going to feed and house them, put them down.

[@mdmoz1777]

Unlike federal convictions, most will only do 1/2 of the state prison term sentenced.

[@NotoriousALX13]

Yeah.. Criminals chasing criminals..

[@backdeck9978]

@@ecduzitgood Make their keep come from every million dollar "justice" organization with an acronym. If they have parents, make them pay into their keep as well. If you're going to become a parent, you need to start a my kid may crime savings account.

[@jemo2931]

One thing that would greatly help and slow down this type of ORC would be a change in law for those buying these stolen goods. Many of the people buying these goods know that they are stolen. People buying stolen goods are a catalyst encouraging further theft of goods. This too needs to have accountability and consequences.

[@jaycee30865]

Yeah let’s trim the weeds. Howbout we rip them the f up out the ground?

[@patriciapowell6047]

EXACTLY!

[@lukasfoo]

The sheriff in the video said these thugs have no fear of arrest or conviction. Isn't that very telling? It tells me that the justice system in California is screwed up that criminals know that they will be released after arrest, with no repercussions, and they go out and commit more crimes again. Law enforcement has done their job. Now the politicians, judges and prosecutors need to do their jobs!

[@backdeck9978]

^^ Yes ^^ This ^^

[@bewareofsasquatch]

All thieves have never been afraid of the law. That’s why they break the law

[@foylebutler8952]

the prison system is also soft. California has prisoner rights advocates lobbying for comfortable prison stays. Its a joke. Its more like a vacation to them.

[@lukebrown1484]

Our laws mean nothing and these people are gonna do c*** to these dirtbacks. Case in point, look at the border.

[@chillwill5080]

@@foylebutler8952 Meanwhile we import millions of foreigners every year to work in our fields. It's beyond absurd.

[@Djsweh]

The lady is so right. These crimes spill over into other things.

[@coldpotatoes2556]

Banana’s?😬😱

[@mikewhocheeseharry5292]

Rubbermaid lids, the lockable ones the clicks, help with spills.

[@Djsweh]

@@coldpotatoes2556 😂

[@Djsweh]

@@mikewhocheeseharry5292 😂👌🏿

[@dragonzodiac78]

@@mikewhocheeseharry5292 HOW IS THIS FUNNY ? - grow up!

[@misterpsych3804]

All 8 suspects will have 2 years probation, write a letter of apology, and have to complete 20 hours of community service. That'll show them!

[@mikebutterworth2005]

We must punish them

[@robinpriego4453]

So where's the pictures and names of the 8 arrested???

[@coldpotatoes2556]

I think you’ll find that on the other channel; Hour of Shame n Disgust. If you get a subscription, it comes with a free 12 inch dildo and a pillow to bite down on.

[@springpocket6941]

They can't show cuz the suspects are all black and this will look bad

[@바보Queen]

@@springpocket6941 libs protect them

[@patriciapowell6047]

@@springpocket6941 RACIST COMMENT

[@JamesFaye-lt4dv]

LaTwerka, La Darnell, Napoleon, Tyllernella, Nyquilla.....

[@kestralrider313]

More of this, please. I'm glad to see someone in law enforcement admit what we're all seeing, that these thieves have no fear of any serious repercussions from their actions.

[@electrictroy2010]

Cellphone tracking can easily be turned off. Even if you use Find My Phone it will come back with nothing .

[@jshawney3355]

"I see no color. Race doesn't exist to me." Welp. So much for that load of crap.

[@BilalKhan-kv7ti]

They where arrested, doesn't mean they will get punished.

[@grahamcroucher5251]

The police might as well fart in the wind unless there is a 'joined up' approach in tackling this. Courts need to support law enforcement by imposing substantial sentences to act as a deterrent to others and punish those caught committing such crimes.

[@nastypiglosi1788]

The only reason they were arrested is because they stole from big tech. Apple pays a lot of taxes to CA.

[@kurosakimika6079]

Imagine if you pass a law where you punish crimes?

[@5688gamble]

Imagine if instead of punishing crimes, you properly incentivised working an honest job and provided access to services like healthcare through taxation so that people don't have to feel desperate enough to commit crimes, that would stop many from thinking of commiting crime in the first place- if my family is facing eviction due to greedy landlords, medical bills or I can't afford food, I don't sympathize with a heartless corporation who could feed me millions of times over! I'd have to actually recognize a corporation like Walmarts right to control most of the food distribution network and take ownership of all of our produce in the first place!

[@UnknownMoses]

Stiffer penalties are needed for theft, especially for repeat offenders

[@alberts2208]

If these thugs walk free, it sends a message that commiting retail crime in Calif is the path to wealth building.

[@lindaashbrook6789]

Parents need to teach their kids that stealing is a crime. So many kids think if they want something all they have to do is steal.

[@jakeolthof]

When the Hilo police stole my son's iphone it undid my teachings.

[@mason2547]

Linda, are you okay??

[@kenfairbrother6737]

@@thevarietyshow7777 whether you hate some cops or take sides or don't ain't the issue.

[@jakeolthof]

@@thevarietyshow7777 I do and I always side with honesty.

[@Westcoastguy]

Lot of parents aren't even around. Then their kids do the same. Generation after generation. It's a terrible cycle.

[@oaklandfan5262]

With all of the law enforcement patting themselves on the back, now it’s the DA and Judges turn to earn their money!!

[@georgegouvas27]

damn right

[@fredgarcia7536]

These guys are black, so Black Lives Matter exam the district attorney, the governor, California, they all get together they’ll let him off the hook

[@joshlidowdie24]

Why Apple has insurance. This is a victimless crime

[@backdeck9978]

Please call those offices and tell them that. They must be accountable for putting criminals back on the street. Petty crime leads to bigger crime, like this.

[@neckarsulme]

in california? lol

[@michaelcesco2970]

Lock em up and don't allow them to have an attorney. When their packed three/four in a cell, they'll realize prison is no joke.

[@jackjules7552]

That what the President of El Salvador is doing and it is working.

[@ronvera]

if the legal system does hold them accountable and actually convicts them of a crime, they will go to a climate controlled prison with television, library, recreation, medical care, dental care, 3 meals a day, academic educational services and no hard labor. Such harsh punishment. Some of them might even get some of the proposed $5M reparation.

[@IkilledColMustard]

They have to literally fight to survive there, it’s not a picnic.

[@joebillage3578]

I love how you say "climate controlled prison" like that's a luxury. Dude stop reaching. It's standard everywhere now

[@ronvera]

@@joebillage3578 Here is your "reaching" for the STANDARD EVERYWHERE. Sherlock, From KSAT in San Antonio Texas . "As temperatures outside are breaking records, people are suffering and dying inside Texas prisons. KSAT has received dozens of emails from loved ones of inmates pleading for help. Texas, though one of the hottest states, does not require air conditioning to be installed in its prisons. Recently, a rally was held in Austin called “85 to Stay Alive.” It’s pushing lawmakers to allocate funds to cool Texas prisons".

[@alertoyetate7723]

I wonder why they have no fear of conviction or arrest, I wonder why.

[@Liberateblackpeople]

Because of skin color issues

[@valerieneal2747]

I HOPE THEY GET THROWN UNDER THE DAMN PRISON.

[@Tko_Seven]

They will be out quick.

[@ccss8616]

hahah no they will just get 14 hours commonutiy service and a citation 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@jerrymylove1754]

I hope they invested that money in apple stock or Atleast put some on the side for a rainy day.

[@ericsj40885]

The prison is already stuffed with all other black people that smash and grabbed and commit armed robbery.

[@exalkalibor924]

Somebody told me js is a joke.

[@bemazizi4863]

This is so disgusting

[@eambriz86]

ideal punishment would be 3 years in prison minimum and then make them do community service. Have them wear a pink vest that says "I stole and thats why im picking up trash on the freeway"

[@sandyc.5017]

3 years?? How about 20!!

[@FuckVirginMary]

Locking them up for 6 months and letting them out is NOT consider a punishment! It's a joke!

[@joecardon4047]

No fear because they let go two days later!. Keep us updated and tell us what jail sentences they got.

[@jackjules7552]

The news channels never keep us updated on this. The news channels do nothing but report the crime and maybe report that a few got arrested but after that......NOTHING.

[@patriciapowell6047]

They will most likely bail out. EVERYONE is entitled to bail under our constitution. However, if the re-offend while on bail they may not get out.

[@jasonsmith1143]

this is how your wonderful kids give back to society

[@stevenwinterhill3623]

Sun 🌞 culture

[@jordanmayne3366]

@@stevenwinterhill3623😬 what does this mean brother? I’m from under the sun too. Isn’t everybody?

[@liarslie8072]

Preach! It starts at 🏡!!! RAISE YOUR KIDS BETTER.....

[@einnAnnie]

@@stevenwinterhill3623 From the Stan, for sure.

[@springpocket6941]

More like "give black to society" 😂

[@aaronp5118]

6 months in jail, then 6 months of probation, get released. Commit same crimes, get slap on the wrist. Repeat cycle.

[@JennyWren333]

Who are the perpetrators and who organizes them?

[@jerrymylove1754]

If you would have caught them after the first time and put them in jail or prison then we wouldn’t be in this situation.

[@coldpotatoes2556]

That’s right this is no fruity crime! Something is definitely rotten🐛🙊

[@cajunfire6290]

@@coldpotatoes2556 you’re hilarious

[@coldpotatoes2556]

@@cajunfire6290 I find this whole story to be rather pithy….it’s always those rotten apples

[@drm6007]

Where are the names and booking photos?

[@Balthorium]

Hidden as usual.

[@celebrityrog]

No fear of arrest or conviction? Time to change the law where any theft, no matter the dollar amount, will result in a mandatory sentence of no less than 5 years in state prison. The next time it happens, they'll get 25 years mandatory. A third time will result in the death penalty. You're unable and unwilling to be rehabilitated and should be permanently removed from modern society.

[@russelltate1394]

I'm shocked that the authorities even cared about arresting anyone for anything in the newly crowned "Gangster's Paradise". They will only get a slap on the wrist and then release them so they can continue their Wild and Uncontrolled Rampages.

[@luisbernal7689]

To the DA: It’s not shoplifting, but It came to pass as you allowed shoplifting to happen, it’s called a consequence of YOUR actions. They act so stupid, it’s unbelievable the level of incompetence of politicians.

[@teamlivine6688]

No no you are talking!!!!

[@pandorin2348]

Its just what blacks do

[@streetlegalsprintcar]

Defund criminals. Cancel all government social financial assistance for criminals. Getting financial aid should be for law obeying people. Why pay them so they have the freedom to commit crimes?

[@Durka-Durka]

Reparations

[@mopes2713]

So criminals get financial assistance?? I had no idea. That’s crazy.

[@tonjamarshall4842]

How about raising the Federal minimum wage?

[@justinhinson8340]

Faxxx! Defund criminals and fund the police!

[@mccoyReturned]

Start Doing that and That Trillion Dollar Conglomerate that can Afford Sufficient Security, Won't be their Only Targets.

[@daveellis5100]

Recorded vertically:(

[@yawningpheonix]

How many crimes you commit on a spree before you are apprehended should be an exponent on the prison sentence.

[@knightmare234]

Description of the suspects?

[@crisg6127]

the usual perps ...

[@scottjohnson3101]

13 yrs no parole will make you think. What makes you think they won’t come back with firearms.

[@AletheAce]

Criminals actually getting held accountable in California? Well, they've been arrested, but they'll probably be out within a month, doing the exact same thing

[@CA2SD]

So once again, assist in arresting high end retailers but not any law abiding citizens' car smash & grabs....

[@commonsense6611]

These arrests are a year after the crimes. So, why would anyone in retail feel safer??? I'm betting that 8 out of 8 are already out on bond, or minimal bond, yet alone show up for court. The only thing I'm surprised about is that they were not required to do a perp walk for the cameras, before they're bonded out. Still, on the up-side, all those robbed today have something to look forward a year from now...

[@ryanbarker5217]

yeah, just so long as you're a major retailer.

[@billmoran3219]

It’s California what bond?

[@marcusx3605]

Probably building a string case

[@patriciapowell6047]

People are entitled to bail under the constitution

[@chadevans4922]

Hmm. Grocery stores closing left and right. But thank Heavens that Apple store stays in business.

[@DarthVader1977]

I'm noticing a peculiar "pattern" here....

[@joshuamcpherson007]

The Democrats in California pretty much gave permission to shop-lift, by refusing to prosecute shop-lifters. These people just took it one step further.

[@sal19967]

Just like the democrats, Crooks

[@B33333]

Yes! Blue state lets them do it

[@PJP1112]

But but but... privilege privilege privilege!!!

[@DJKrol-pv8ft]

Commercial property insurance. Commercial property insurance is your “shop insurance.” It can protect your physical shop and contents against unforeseen losses tied to fire, storm damage, theft, vandalism, or damage from vehicles - and even airplanes, depending on the policy.

[@patriciapowell6047]

BOLD FACED LIE

[@mvp305ajh]

A step in the right direction.

[@tyranix9785]

The public wants to see convictions and reparations for all the damage caused.

[@freedomrulesjavier3904]

When you don't prosecute misdemeanors...they become felonies.

[@skillethead15]

Who cares. I’m glad these stupid ass companies are getting robbed and I hope they get robbed some more. They make billions of dollars in profit every year and they still have little kids in China and India down in a sweatshop putting together all their devices. And they have the nerve to charge those ridiculous prices while paying out peanuts. May many more people rob these stupid ass apple stores and every other company who makes billions in profit and can’t be bother to pay their employees livable wages.

[@freedomrulesjavier3904]

@@skillethead15 While I agree with your feelings...many misdemeanors turn into violent felonies...which hurt innocent people. Ultimately....all successful societies have to live under certain rules...or otherwise you have anarchy...which can turn into violent chaos.

[@Zelazella1]

this is outrageous this should of been months ago

[@rayharvey1330]

California's new law...Steal under 1 million and we won't prosecute you.🤡

[@3094usmc]

They were all arrested and set lose approximately 2hrs later with ZERO bail.

[@landrodomingo981]

Punishment should be lengthy sentences and not release them out in a matter of a few weeks or couple of months.

[@trashmesoftsoft]

Their fathers would be ashamed If they ever came back with the milk

[@jackjules7552]

Their fathers are in prison too.

[@nando349]

Now.. will they do any REAL time in prison ?

[@bxi1547]

It’s California, of course not.

[@playerswhelm]

Omg they actually arrested thieves. They’re probably already out!

[@chriswlee7181]

Recall the governor of California

[@hoapres]

The thiefs will never be charged

[@valerieneal2747]

OH YES THEY WILL.

[@truecrimewatch1723]

Organized crime is very different. It's an enhancement and any charge will be prosecuted.

[@Bick3k]

@@valerieneal2747 OH NO THEY WONT….

[@coldpotatoes2556]

Who do you mean Biden or Zalensky?

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

*Thieves

[@howard7689]

If you are a corporation as big as apple you can get justice but they can't catch a handful of the thousand punks cutting the catalytic converters off your car

[@cahivx]

It’s California, that’s the problem.

[@Antbeast23]

Apple Stores got no security and the employees just watching tf? Lol

[@kiLLinEmSoFTly]

A MILLION DOLLARS in RETAIL theft?!? Geezus

[@dianaprince9311]

Charge them with the appropriate felonies and lock them up for a decade and a half. Charge them under state and federal RICO statutes as they are running a continual criminal enterprise and committing crimes in furtherance of their criminal organization they are apart of. Send a clear message that the prosecutors and judges aren’t playing with them.

[@JSUN19]

AGREED !! They all act like they have the right to do this !!! It must be stopped !!!!

[@TheArtOfDean]

In other countries, your hand gets cut off for doing this. Here's to much harsher punishments for retail theft.

[@Ali-xt2ex]

Haha yes but thats only in saudi arabia and qatar i believe.The problem is the young black gentlemen who thinks its cool to be gang gang

[@icetrip2417]

​@Ali stealing iphones I's gang gang?

[@J0hnnyTheKid]

Crazy times

[@CocoAvalon]

The CA attorney general basically said "but we WILL allow petty theft and shoplifting, just not organized large rings"

[@alexsandra6316]

As retailer from Oakland , it is difficult to stay in business. Just about everything is locked behind plexiglass, I would have an armed security guard standing next to me at all times. Criminals would still take what ever they want (casually) they don't run or rush because if they get hurt or killed they will sue and I would definitely get the race card thrown at me because plexiglassing everything and have an armed security guard is racial profiling. Let that be a lesson to all businesses owners.

[@revisionfour]

Well, will you continue to vote Democrat? Most will complain but vote for the same policies which lead to the destruction of their community. You will get what you vote for.

[@electrictroy2010]

“But my politician is a good man” is the usual excuse for voting the same ineffective person again & again .

[@JSUN19]

I wouldn’t give a rats ass about that race card !!!

[@leroyusa935]

Hopefully these eight that were arrested will sing like a canary and divulge who they are involved with, that are taking these stolen goods off their hands. This is not just a group of eight thieves in my opinion.

[@xcqematic1]

Too bad they will be set free on 0 bail before they "sing". They fit all the boxes - black, male, non-violent crime, etc

[@caligrowntrees3550]

That's what I'm saying, I find it highly unlikely for 8 underprivileged youths to smash and grab 1 million worth of products in half a year. It looked like they found storages of stolen goods. No way all of that was taken by hand out of a store. No way these smash and grabs were costing millions in losses. Now shipping containers being hit right off the boat or while their on trains is more likely.

[@dungeonkeeper42]

Criminal justice reform was a horrible mistake.

[@mrs.c5022]

So who/what is responsible for giving ANYONE the sense that doing crime OPENLY will result in little to no consequences??

[@patriciapowell6047]

Maybe a "security gurd" that does nothing when people take stuff?

[@HOG-cn8zd]

don't punish them, it may offend them

[@jakebluethunder]

Throw the book at the thugs and lock 'em up and throw away the key!

[@coldpotatoes2556]

Which book would you like to throw? Seven Brothers for Seven Brides or The Definitive Guide to Dung Larvae? We’ve only got the last book in digital print at the moment so you’ll have to imagine it hitting them.

[@user-eh2hj8bx6i]

Update on the trial & sentencing please

[@Zorn76]

Shocking

[@Lonnie32120031]

Who knew that stealing a million dollars in tracking devices would be so hard to get away with?

[@electrictroy2010]

Cellphone tracking can easily be turned off. Even if you use Find My Phone it will come back with nothing .

[@electrictroy2010]

WHEN SLAVERY ENDED 1865 all the slaves should have been returned to where they were originally stolen from .

[@rayharvey1330]

They'll get released a week later...and go after the Playstations and Xboxes next.

[@hextheripper]

Lock them up!

[@chrislim7976]

Why is everyone just standing around watching. It's real life not your phone. 😂

[@turkeyrun9604]

And how did it reach to this state?

[@themelanatedmr.mosley]

Of course when you're a major retailer, you have access to a task force to retrieve stolen products. But what about the smaller "mom and pop" businesses? Do they get the same level of access to justice?

[@Renwoxing13]

They need to form cooperatives to gain power... In fact they need to form cooperatives of they want to survive and pass their businessman on to another generation ! It sucks... but it's reality!

[@shahab814]

They need to arm themself. Criminals know if you don't use a weapon in a robbery, they won't get a long sentence.

[@greggreg2263]

I thought that if you reported an Apple device stolen that they can shut it down?

[@juandelacruz752]

Where are they?

[@sneksteppy]

Inb4 the female judge lets them off with 2-week probation because "everyone deserves a 25th chance

[@jarethgar]

they'll be out in a year- 1 year in jail for 1 mil? not a bad return. why the hell are the rest of us working 80 hours just to get by?

[@Rich-yj4ub]

Uh Duh! They confiscated most of stolen goods. There is no money-making.

[@einnAnnie]

Plus, NO food expenses or utility bills! Sounds great, where do I sign up?

[@Joomlahacks]

In the old days... punishment for theft is to cut the thief's hands. We should go back to the old days.

[@ty5967]

Being arrested is good enough, let them off on a warning. Therapy would be better than jail time.

[@Rew123]

Stop noticing

[@catholicfemininity2126]

Theft shouldn't be allowed even if it's under $900 at a CVS. People who steal things worth $900 will only get tempted to do more, it's how sin works, you're never satisfied, the devil will pressure you and tempt you to do worse.

[@rayharvey1330]

Soon liberals will pass laws that allow dudes to run up and dry hump women...as long as they keep their clothes on.

[@OGHiddenpaw]

Dude, this is insane. They blatantly went into an Apple store, install in the stuff has tracking devices, apps, and stuff like that.

[@deandregary6539]

They do not care. After all they are criminals.

[@electrictroy2010]

Cellphone tracking can easily be turned off. Even if you use Find My Phone it will come back with nothing .

[@rayharvey1330]

Surprised they didn't smack / grab a few @sses on their way outta the store.

[@v8beamer]

IIRC, the devices brick when they get out of the stores WiFi range. Also the device would be locked out of the Apple ecosystem.

[@bgregg55]

It also happened at a local walmart here on the central Oregon coast. They stop you to look at your receipt after they watch you check out but if you are brazen enough to break the glass case & steal a bunch of iphones they let you just dash out unhindered.

[@amyzieger5198]

If you get stop to get your receipt checked then that's on you. Learn your rights and know next time that they can't do this! It's volunteer and they just hope you comply! Get a clue!

[@andrewfreeman88]

That's the backward society that the so called progressives have put in place. Vote accordingly.

[@CumBrianFries]

It's always these usual suspects yet we're not supposed to profile them...

[@lionheart5329]

How did they get the ones in boxes if they were snatched off the display table?

[@jazzfan7491]

Right

[@bigbady6428]

Remember,them saying, organized crime. They may have a inside source👌🏽💯

[@LawrinMaxwellsmpc500]

Because this is a bs story and a bs alleged bust... Ftp

[@columbusoking81]

@@bigbady6428 no they consider same people same area doing the same type of crime as organized..that makes the story sexier when you show petty demo phone stealing then you show.boxes of new iphone/iPads then you show the law saying they won't stand for it...then you sit back and watch comments all over the place.. news101

[@yehuo2825]

bravo! but how long are they going to be behind bars?! this is the issue in our criminal system!

[@jcwick0859]

not long newsome will let them out u can thank him since u voted for him

[@valerieneal2747]

@@jcwick0859 NOT TRUE.

[@yehuo2825]

@@jcwick0859 i didnt vote for anyone, cause none of them deserve my vote! i will vote once i know someone will actually really care for the people, a selfless person. currently, everyone just have their own ulterior motive.

[@j00bs]

what you get when going to jail is a rite of passage for 25% of the country

[@toplel1860]

Lol the lady next to the bald cop looks like the villain from ratatouille😂

[@tpolerex7282]

Lucky for the perps they are amongst the designated “protected from prosecution” demographic according to the local social justice reform D.A.’s and judges in the state and are thus utterly immune from serious charges ever being brought against them regardless of their apprehension and arrest. Carry on!

[@stevekwan8232]

Yes sadly the are on the endangered species list . Must be coddled and protected like snow leopards. Must protect their habitat so they can thrive. Continue to breed in traits to help them shoplift and committ crimes more efficiently, traits like deception, laziness, speed

[@jazzfan7491]

Yes! Trump already fixed this! MAGA!