Three Arrested in Connection with Apple Store Thefts in California

The arrests follow a series of high-profile thefts, including a viral video showing the brazen daytime robbery of dozens of iPhones.

A series of thefts at Apple Stores in California has led to the arrest of three individuals, including 22-year-old Tyler Mims, who was caught on video stealing dozens of iPhones.
The thefts, which occurred in both Emeryville and Berkeley, involved over $49,000 worth of iPhones being stolen in broad daylight.
The viral video of the theft garnered over 10 million views on social media, highlighting the brazen nature of the crime.
Authorities are investigating the incidents as part of a larger trend of organized retail theft targeting Apple Stores across the state.
The arrests come amid a broader effort by California law enforcement to combat retail theft, including the deployment of CHP officers and state attorneys to Alameda County.