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Need To Know > U.K News > Bold-as-brass thief steals iPhone from Apple store display
A thief snatched an iPhone from Manchester's Arndale Apple Store but fled with a likely non-functional display model, leaving shoppers stunned and mocking his bold move.
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Bold-as-brass thief steals iPhone from Apple store display

Charlie Watton
Last updated: January 16, 2025 11:29 am
Charlie Watton Published January 16, 2025
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The thief stealing the phone after initially pretending to walk away. (Jam Press/@officialsdtv_)
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A bold-as-brass thief stole an iPhone from an Apple store display

The man with a ginger beard and hat was seen holding the smartphone while trying to disconnect the wire.

One of the workers at the shop tried to stop the thief.

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The man put the phone down before walking away.

But as the employee turned his back, the thief returned

(Jam Press/@officialsdtv_)

He grabbed the iPhone and sprinted out of the store and into the shopping centre.

The theft took place Tuesday (14 Jan) from the Apple store in the Arndale shopping centre, Manchester, as reported by Need To Know.

A thief snatched an iPhone from Manchester's Arndale Apple Store but fled with a likely non-functional display model, leaving shoppers stunned and mocking his bold move.
Arndale shopping centre. (Picture: Jam Press)

Members of the public were left shocked.

Some questioned if it would work or if it was just a dummy model.

Stuart Chapman stated: “Why does he run like he’s ice skating.”

Social media comment on the post of A thief snatched an iPhone from Manchester's Arndale Apple Store but fled with a likely non-functional display model, leaving shoppers stunned and mocking his bold move.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Amad said: “Well done, you stole a test phone.”

One added: “They don’t even work.”

Another said: “Roundhouse kicking thieves should be normalised.”

One other stated: “Dum criminal it won’t work.”

Social media comment on the post of A thief snatched an iPhone from Manchester's Arndale Apple Store but fled with a likely non-functional display model, leaving shoppers stunned and mocking his bold move.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Greater Manchester Police and Apple have been approached for a comment.

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