Suspected Apple AirPod Max thieves caught on camera in NYC

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[@user-cl1bz7br5k]

Vennezuelans spreading their finest talent throughout the center, south and now in North America New Yorkers be aware please

[@manoloprpr]

Whaaaaaat wait no wayyyyy😂😂😂😂

[@BedazzledChanclas]

I mean….crime has been a thing in New York well before all of the immigrations

[@nstix2009xitsn]

"Suspected"?! If they were "caught on camera," then they're not "suspects," they're perps.

[@Drakewood]

no no no, someone elected has to approve the truth before your eyes first

[@sean2015]

The media are required to use the word “allegedly” unless of course, they’re reporting on an accusation made by Jesse Smollett.

[@rhuntington3]

It’s to avoid libel laws. If they don’t use the word “suspect”, they could be sued since the “suspects” have not been found guilty.

[@sean2015]

What’s the point of even having a comment section if YT just censors the crap out of conservatives and their opinions anyway?

[@sk1F-1991]

@@rhuntington3 Thank you, people still can't wrap their heads around the concept of how things work in the real world.

[@andretigiovaneti7587]

Sanctuary nightmare.

[@truthsay000]

It will get worst worst

[@michaeljofat7895]

Wait until they start to break in your homes

[@hellomadam8021]

People don't realize that!

[@GiSam-w1k]

Venezuelans

[@JulioCNY]

💯agreed

[@Kinhnamese]

Illegal Hispanic?

[@onlythemessenger280]

@@Kinhnamesenaw there’s a difference but only your pea size brain can’t comprehend that

[@jamescallahan7624]

Venezuelan… welcome to the USA. How much more can people take of this mess!

[@TienTran-bi1jv]

NY is becoming a third world country so sad for one of the greatest city on earth! So much for a sanctuary city

[@Paulina-uz3hu]

True

[@aj-2savage896]

And progressive.

[@YouAreStillNotablaze]

Meanwhile crime still going down, down ~85% over 30 years. Not saying the crimes don't matter, but this doomer assessment is factually incorrect, if not deliberately dishonest.

[@YouAreStillNotablaze]

@@OmarsShotgun This _does_ go to victim blaming, however. It doesn't matter how much they cost.

[@M4TTYN]

This city was never great you clearly don't actually live here.

[@kamisaraki04]

Exactly what they have been doing in Perú for 4 years.

[@javiersepulvedahidalgo3255]

NY turns in to a war zone because of Venezuelans, OMG. ,

[@Jacko818]

And Chile

[@nstix2009xitsn]

Exactly what they have been doing in Peru for 4 years. fify

[@MHY7134]

And Colombia

[@Yuti23]

Next crime will be extortion and kidnapping..

[@josemosqueda3273]

This is what they do in venezula

[@neuroticcaffeinated9486]

And in Peru and in Colombia when they moved. Exactly the same tactics.

[@josemosqueda3273]

@@neuroticcaffeinated9486 remember when all the goddamm liberals nd lefties new media got all upset when Trump said their not sending their best ? He wasn't lying was he

[@annlch1432]

This is just the start, those criminals are kidnappers

[@tflg3257]

@annlch1432 You see with the Times Square store shooting, they are starting to obtain guns.

[@sebastiansebastian9553]

Wild West 2.0 or GAZA 2.0

[@Fstcars666]

Close the border...

[@triciac1019]

Where is the gate? You do know that there are over 1,000 miles that has no fencing/wall? How is the Rio Grande supposed to be fenced off? Have you even done a bit of research?

[@Fstcars666]

@triciac1019 FACTS are under the Biden administration. The United States are seeing the largest number of illegals coming into the country. Setting records never seen before month after month... you can make all the excuses you want to justify it in your little mind... but hey, it's what 81.5 million American voters wanted. 👍

[@startamer27073]

@@triciac1019 HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THE BUSES THAT ARRIVE IN NYC WITH ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FROM TEXAS, DUDE YOU MUST LIVE ON ANOTHER PLANET OR YOU ARE A DEMOCRAT

[@marioricardo7934]

​@@triciac1019 well they did install those floating barriers with barbed wire on them, but green haired mouth breathing libs like you wanted them gone, same thing goes for migrant buses.

[@neo7759]

​@@triciac1019They can easily close the border, if we can send 150 billion to Ukraine we can absolutely build the most technologicslly advance wall with weapons across the entire border. This is an invasion

[@bettyboop1568]

I live in NYC I don't even look at my phone, or where my headphones outside.

[@javiersepulvedahidalgo3255]

NY turns in to a war zone because of Venezuelans, OMG.

[@AndiOlopwi]

Well from here in the midwest thanks for trying to ruin our country😢 Just a question for you. Where are you gonna go when these illegals You all give sanctuary to take over our country. Where do you think you're gonna go

[@garcia9242]

They’re just trying to get their bread -AOC

[@sebastiansebastian9553]

Yes they always Poor and oppressed victims. 😢😢😢😢 cry me a river

[@zackj997]

These poor unfortunate victims of society are just trying to feed their families. They can't even afford food, they have to eat the leather and other product materials stolen from Gucci and LV stores.

[@scorlin7516]

Conceal carry anyone? I think its time we demand not ask for this

[@revolutionaryhamburger]

It's like California Gov. Newsom says, "Why would anyone bother to pay if everything is free?"

[@toriesepahmd6468]

Meanwhile, he just made healthcare FREE for all illegal immigrants (and our taxes keep going up).

[@beastofthewest3713]

Wait until they start walking around in their Vision Pros 😂

[@dakotaxu4792]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

Exactly

[@Ronyjmartinez]

NYC is getting out of control.

[@michaeljofat7895]

It’s already out of control

[@michaeljofat7895]

Starting with the rent

[@Mr-jj3gp]

It’s always been out of control 👀

[@DManfrommanila]

Thank you Joe

[@eddiefniii]

The thieves are Republicans, so thank you, Donald

[@dentalcare1]

Just stop wearing headphones!!😂😂😂 blame the victim.

[@hectormanuelmoralescontrer2346]

Venezuelas finest 🇻🇪😩🥴

[@dentscratchrepair-vu5ce]

Scene looks like south america

[@SandDuneProperties]

A 16 year old with $500 earphones. 😂 that pretty much says it all.

[@sebastiansebastian9553]

Thats nothing spezial. Same with 1k€ Smartphones, bought with leascontract or with pump/Credit.

[@slapshot68]

Pretty soon, it’s goin to be highly recommended to go with armed guards just to go on simple errands like in third world countries!

[@drakesessions3544]

Too bad not everyone is wealthy enough to have private security like Cori Bush or Tiffany Henyard

[@royp6953]

Can't carry guns in NYC

[@rafaelconcepcion895]

People don't need to do that in el salvador.

[@itsyourboyt4683]

People in third world country cannot afford armed guards

[@Xorcism-v9m]

Like pepper sprays.

[@michaelscarn4133]

What’s next? Should I just walk naked ? Worry about my clothes getting stolen ?

[@dakotaxu4792]

First and foremost they need to give out $500 fines to ANYONE riding a moped on the sidewalk. The city would make a killing on those fines and at the same time cut down on AirPod Max robberies

[@theo21021]

The cops would get in trouble for targeting minorities if they did that. The politicians running nyc made it impossible for the NYPD to do their job.

[@dakotaxu4792]

@@theo21021 then have minority cops give out fines to minorities who ride the sidewalks on mopeds

[@dakotaxu4792]

@@forreal6410 you do have a point! These numbskulls don’t even have two nickels to rub together 😂😂😂

[@M4TTYN]

and you should be able to kick out and deny service to any one wearing a ski mask in your business!

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

Sure. How would you catch them? Chase them in a car on the sidewalk?😂

[@D-money813]

NYC turning into Gotham. Go, Eric Adams!!!

[@vincentnnyc]

Send them to Venezuela even if they are not from there!

[@puddincup9879]

How far did you make it in school?😂

[@Beverlyhillsfinest]

😂😂😂

[@waynehall-ge6hq]

Right, But you know they probably are.

[@scottinohio701]

You people VOTED for this!!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!!

[@jreifsnyder2225]

Only the majority of voters did - there are alot who voted differently but didn't win - anyone want to move to NY to help them out with the voting?

[@jaye28]

Crazy how we have to adapt to criminal behavior and can't wear what we want freely because it might get stolen..

[@shaman2762]

wearing headphones in a bigger city or public place is the dumb thing to do-because you dont know or hear whats around you

[@markustillman7271]

Walking zombies.

[@noble604]

Unless they want to be seen with them? A hoodie would cover them.

[@huey1153]

AirPod Max’s have pass through. It’s like you people are incapable of looking simple stuff up

[@Oksowhat111]

I never put my noise cancelation unless I’m on the train

[@FrostyTheSnowman12321]

IMAGINE LIVING IN A CITY OR STATE WHERE YOU CAN’T HAVE GUNS TO PROTECT YOURSELF & YOUR BELONGINGS FROM THESE CRAZEE PEOPLE! 🤪 THANK GOD I LIVE IN STATE THAT LOVES IT’S CONSTITUTION 🇺🇸📜 AND IS LOOKING FOR ANY CHANCE TO BE ABLE TO USE ONE OF THOSE RIGHTS! 😉 BE OUR GUEST DOWN SOUTH! WE DON’T PUT US WITH THE SH*T! WE HAVE “OURS” UNDER CONTROL!

[@RL-cp1cx]

You know the whole "don't tell women to dress provocatively" thing. I sorta feel the same logic would apply here but new Yorkers unfortunately don't want to go after criminals.

[@peekaboo991]

Nope they go after each other

[@brianjones4026]

Bragg that fool Democrat plant lets them go anyway ! Sanctuary City for Criminals from other Countries ! Welcome to Hell you can thank Joe and his Clown Administration of Traitors !

[@toebeans3985]

⁠@JamesDeWalt909Sigh. Meanwhile, these bandits are treating YOU like the provocatively dressed women.

[@yootoob1001001]

@@YouAreStillNotablaze Because it can be. As much as people don't want to talk about it, there are people who won't play by the rules regardless of how much we try to "educate" them. While we don't need to completely shut down our lives or dress how we want to because there are bad players in the world, it's wise to decrease one's odds as much as possible by being smart and careful and remembering that we are responsible for ourselves. We can't necessarily eradicate the risk 100%, though we can always put our safety at the front of our minds. Same goes with drinking and all that stuff. No one deserves to be attacked or knows if and when they will be, but in this day and age I have to wonder about choices people make and all the things they did that increased their odds of being a target.

[@YouAreStillNotablaze]

​@@yootoob1001001 Again, this implies that a sexual assailant is primarily driven to do so by the way a woman dresses. And the narrative around how women dressed was attached to long running misogynistic views on facts of women being victimized. It's really a bad comparison of a pair of headphones to instances of sexual assault. I even get what your saying, I could even have possibly been an example of it, primarily driven by my bias against Apple products and it's users, not by any moral framework. And no, I certainly don't think it's a good prescription; of 'just don't have this product on you", no people shouldn't have to live like that. But if we have sudden uptick of it in a city this large (we can't guard everyone all at once), it's absolutely necessary to warn people about this trend so that they are aware. The wording of it doesn't go far enough in every direction, but nothing about the warning is in the way of 'it's people's fault for having expensive things'. At worst, it's more of a 'can't have s$!# in this city' .

[@billyc2493]

The usual suspects.

[@antmck99]

Description

[@stache1954]

"Migrants"@@antmck99

[@shyballer1]

​@@antmck99 black or Hispanic

[@suciochanch]

Let me guess, you're not racist?

[@brandyjohn]

They were hispanic males. And, in jails and prisons there are equally as many whites. No race is free of sin, and poor behavior. Your comment is a contributor.

[@zosojay024]

Thanks Joe

[@truthsay000]

If u see anybody on motorcycle riding on the sidewalk be very very very careful, it’s a huge chance a thief

[@Jacko818]

The city of New York should pass a law, if they are illegal immigrants, should not be allowed to buy or ride a moped or motorcycle. You will solve half of the crimes. No license, no insurance, not allowed.

[@toriesepahmd6468]

I don’t see any New Yorkers marching demanding the Governor change the sanctuary city status. I do see New Yorkers marching everyday protesting Israel. Maybe start by focusing on your own city before telling people across the globe what to do.

[@juliettejamour5484]

right!!!! it's our government paying people to do that (the elite, davos types). the us people don't want to be all over the world telling people how to live, it's our corrupt leaders who are making bank off of it

[@niratomas579]

They can’t since in 2020 they told the world “no one is illegal!” And they encouraged “defund the police!” Now they can’t protest the results of their own policies. Make no mistake tho, New Yorkers are seething!

[@hellomadam8021]

Exactly!! 🎯

[@jennifermcbean76]

Facts!!!!!

[@taraquinch1256]

Truth

[@RobustArid379]

NY has lousy angry people

[@AndiOlopwi]

Well, that may be true, but these aren't new yorkers. These are the illegal Venezuelans that are part of the drug cartel doing this. They've already caught several of them. But the genius democrats who run the city just keeps Giving them a little slap on the hand and send it back out with our $5000. Taxpayer money on their credit cards so they can go back and rip-off. More citizens who pay tax

[@padsterlove7918]

Man t's Venezuelan moped gangs. The police busted a gang like 2 days ago.

[@VetOnVettes]

We are regressing as a society. Why are we being told to not use our property as intended? Why can't leaders fix problems? ..oh wait.. that's right, NYC is turning into a 3rd world country (by their own doing). This is the kind stuff you see on those crazy KZbin videos out of countries I have no intentions of visiting.

[@Mr5Stars]

I remembered visiting Latin America and being warned about criminals in Mopeds snatching phones off, now they are here in NYC ....Thank you Biden , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez!

[@MC-qz8rf]

Too sad for this Country, you can't wear a nice expensive headphone, you can't go out by yourself if you are female, you are old,you are weak, even during the daylight...ect.

[@cedricjackson7521]

If you pay $500 for some Apple headphones you should be able to blacklist them with they shouldn’t never be able to be used or sold online.

[@Will_Bx_NYC_718]

You can. Just activate lost mode on any of your linked apple devices. So basically the devices are paper weights at that point. Even if they try and resell them, no one else will be able to use them.

[@musictoreleavestress]

From Venezuela with love.

[@lil----lil]

So GLAD this is my last year here. Getting TFO of here. A city of Criminal Heaven. They will NEVER be arrested and EVEN they did, they'd be out in no time under Bragg's protection. U can't win.

[@kp7castin150]

All of this can be stopped in a second but they choose not to try this in a small town and you see

[@suciochanch]

You mean poverty-ridden small towns like the ones in Kentucky?

[@suciochanch]

Or like the small towns in Mississippi that lead the nation in gun deaths?

[@suciochanch]

Or like the good ol' small towns in Alabama that lead the nation in drug overdoses?

[@LoveableLincoln32]

How freakin sad is it to say, hey I know it’s loud and annoying outside but why don’t you take off your products. Instead of saying that why don’t you guys get the damn thieves!

[@buyselltrade6270]

I love the ending where the reporter says police are looking for men in their 20s or 30s. Totally ignoring the fact that Venezuelan organized crime rings are responsible. Thanks Joe Biden, Eric Adams and Soros backed District Attorneys.

[@YouAreStillNotablaze]

How do you know a Venezuelan when you see one?

[@Bravonewyork]

Jokes on them I got the Temu versions that are $10 😂

[@RazielDeTam]

And get a dose of radiation for free

[@MovementGraffiti]

@@RazielDeTam what are you typing this response on then?

[@realityreal6861]

it's so alarming that this lawlessness are increasing in New York.

[@swedesam]

those idiotic Vision Pro goggles are the next to spike.

[@tonychan7155]

There is a growth selling stolen Apple Airpod Max and other Apple products at Canal street near Chinatown and Little Italy. The 5th Precinct should look into that and build their cases.

[@MeatballSandwich]

Don't wear them? Wow Bill what great advice 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Dragonfly657]

Then again 🤬

[@yootoob1001001]

All these cameras are great, but how often do they solve these cases?

[@bonitobonita9263]

This is been at least weeks and they’re not get caught yet?

[@chaxologist2024]

I never wear any over the ear headphones whenever I'm outside except only when I will be inside a plane! I stick to my earbuds that don't at all look conspicuous!

[@M4TTYN]

i only have one ear bud in, to remain alert and hear my surroundings.

[@checkdown3774]

Sounds like a great city.

[@daryoushsameyah8329]

All thanks to the Manhattan DA and his charging (or not) policies!

[@dontgiveinfo]

its the open border. Vote Biden for 2024. We need more of this

[@loriannrichardson7644]

So what's the reason for the high rates of drug use and crime in predominantly yte cities/towns in red cities, in red states???

[@DavidRoss-lo7kz]

Stay Alert at all times

[@lev0n3241968]

DNY, you wanted em. You got em.

[@tflg3257]

$550? 😧 That's robbery.

[@6time686]

Pretty soon the media will be telling us not to walk down the street in NYC period.

[@DiyAsianGuy]

This will still happen if they are not using noise cancelling.

[@aj-2savage896]

Yeah, there's something in NYC that sure needs cancelling.

[@JayJay-he9bk]

Yeah I doubt people are walking with noise canceling on.

[@markustillman7271]

You obviously don't know humans

[@simplemind872]

Is this suspect illegally here too ?! Well, then fjb !!

[@luiscastillo451]

This is how they do it central n south America

[@ny2minican696]

keep voting blue amaaaaazing!!

[@janalcoz6287]

is cultura venezolana

[@arkethiaterrell1315]

I've always told my neighbor "this is only the start of what's to come",. The US is in trouble.

[@Bullish431]

DA Alvin brag will make sure to give them a stern verbal warning before releasing them back on to the wild

[@smack9516]

Do NOT keep your ears covered day/night when out in public--STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE🤯

[@DjTriniyankee]

I can imagine the amount of wax they gotta clean before resale!

[@larturors]

Why we have to change because of a group of people? Justice do your job or i vote trump ...

[@JaniceFakenhamMD]

America has never been safe, it doesn't matter, thieves come in all shapes, colors, sizes. To wear headphones in NYC is like crossing the FDR drive and thinking you'll make it to the other side peacefully. Get real people.

[@potatobraus9098]

Welcome to South America 😬

[@aj-2savage896]

They need those to make them forget about their misery.

[@691bsimon]

Mayor Adam's safest big city, 😂

[@chuck-jy7mz]

Can you refine the description a little bit? Nah, lol

[@Jesus2theglory]

$550 for earphones. Ridiculous!

[@lmjr400]

But why are people wearing those headphones 🎧

[@Temboz]

To show off.

[@CrawfishCuban]

There was a time when you would have been stopped and questioned by police for wearing a full face mask

[@williamfrazer9766]

Sorry to hear that !

[@Yvagne]

Well for me, there's nothing more valuable to be stolen because my Airpods Max only lasted for 2 years. Spent $500 for nothing.

[@PrincessCashmonie]

This is sad. I was about to purchase a pair of these headphones. Nope.

[@NOTwellfed]

I love their solution is for public not to wear their headphones out in public - absolutely ridiculous

[@Exaltation-heliacal]

Now I feel like wearing some to meet these kind folks

[@enricopalomini8943]

GUESS WHO ? STARTS WITH A M

[@caribbeanqueen6107]

the word is illegals

[@Mlogan11]

1st rule of city life: Don't wear very expensive items in public because it attracts thieves.

[@Temboz]

The most sensible comment...people just love to show off knowing full well you might be a target.

[@noelfernandez1442]

Adams says crime is down 🤣

[@sebastiansebastian9553]

"If you dort want them to be snatched, dont wear them" menthality😮😮😮😮😮

[@carolschoenberger]

2nd amendment time

[@DiabolikalFollikles]

Well. So much for the long-gone days when NYC's noise was widely considered appealing, welcomed, expected, desirable, and inspiring. 🍏

[@DemarcusQ]

NYC needs to improve and add more cameras on every block in NYC. Even if they block the plates as long as you can back tracking the camera footage to were they came from and then went I’m postive you’ll catch more bad guys.

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

Those Apple Vision Pros are the next devices to get stolen, they block your peripheral vision!

[@adrianoc1456]

💚🙏 great awareness

[@PaNDaSNiP3R]

Why is it ALWAYS the same people doing this ?!?! They are why we can’t have nice things

[@anthonyburrell8524]

Praying for NYC

[@nstix2009xitsn]

I think people should continue wearing these headphones. They wear them to show off, so let them show off! In 38 years in this town, I have never worn anything that would limit my hearing or sight.

[@BlackOlivesMatterToo-iu1tm]

@nstix2009xitsn, People have a right to wear what they want, these invaders do not have a right to steal, no one has a right to take what does not belong to them.

[@sebastiansebastian9553]

I remember i got my first "cabled ear plugs" as attachment with my Sony erricson Phone (Colord 2,9" display) back in 2008😂😂😂😂 I used them a lot to listen to the radio.😂😂😂 They were great but they had some spezial Sony erricson plug. So could only Use them on their Phone. Cable Salat alla Spaghetty.😅 Later i bought some gaming headphones. Wear them one time. And thats it. Never wear headphones again.

[@marier1127]

Hater

[@buyselltrade6270]

Do you ever hold your phone in public? Like when waiting for an Uber? Do you or a loved one carry a purse? These gangs aren't just targeting headphones. Paying attention doesn't guarantee anything. These criminals used motorized vehicles and multiple attackers to target pedestrians.

[@x-raycat323]

Elon Musk , please hurry and develop Mars soon , we need a safer planet

[@stache1954]

Guess who would show up.

[@x-raycat323]

@@stache1954 titanium thrives 😠

[@michaeljofat7895]

Yeah that’s not gonna work, you gotta face the music you can not escape judgement

[@x-raycat323]

@@michaeljofat7895 you look and talk like a thug , you'll be doing some time. . ...🪳

[@InThisStyleGMinor]

you take your blue sky and ocean to the horizon for granted, earther

[@MXstar189]

seems like it's just a free for all. what's the difference if their caught? No accountability anyway.......

[@robertplant2059]

as a resident I state these people ruined NY.

[@marcusmifflin6941]

So, people are learning the hard way, what every high school kid in South Florida already knows. 😂

[@jimmcd1101]

The annual NYPD budget is several times that of the entire North Korean military budget. For the money we are spending on NYPD every year, this should be the safest, most crime free city on the entire planet.

[@jz4461]

In the context of the U.S. it is

[@Jimm7676]

North Korea 🤣

[@jonasbaine3538]

that money goes into cops pension portfolio. if they fix crime they won't need such a large budget...

[@tonybells131]

Catch and release as per the Governor. NYPD still the best in the world when the politicians let them do their jobs.

[@jimmcd1101]

@@tonybells131 yeah right that’s why people are getting shot and stabbed in Times Square. It’s the governor’s fault!

[@dannydoyle8731]

meanwhile idiots walking around with their latest toy advertising "look at me! I got the new $3500 Apple vision pro. Rob me!" lol