The Christmas holiday season brings out the best in people, ?including in the IT field. But it can also bring out the worst in people from all walks of life. And right now, it brings the worst of some males in San Francisco. Attention: San Francisco Apple stores robbed!
So in recent weeks, thieves in hoods targeted Apple stores ?in the greater San Francisco area. First of all, the group runs in Apple Stores. Then, they grab as much merchandise as they can. Finally, they run out. The operation takes only a few seconds. But since there’s a gang of robbers, they take thousands of dollars worth of Apple products. So far, robbers hit up eight Apple stores. They robbed one store three times!
So obviously, this changes how Apple stores do security, especially in these hot spots. Store owners turned to a security company in Los Angeles for help. Some criticize this move as way out of line for Apple. But most Apple store customers in the Bay Area are cool with this move. “That?s the last thing you want is to be in the store and get robbed,” one customer said. Local police are also stepping up security.
Thankfully, there are no deaths or injuries related to these robberies. But so far, there are no arrest. I suggest Apple stores all across the nation take extra security measures. First of all, it’s the holiday season. Robberies skyrocket during this time of year. Every IT company needs to step up security. And the fact the robbers aren’t caught is chilling to me. Not only will they continue, this could encourage other robbers to do the same thing. Surely, many of you heard of copy-cat crimes. It’s my concern this could happen. Nobody wants to be a victim, especially not during Christmas. And who says these robbers won’t step up the terror and use weapons? Who says they won’t take it to that level? What should Apple do to ensure customers’ safety and security?