Smash & grab iPhone thief caught after leaving his Samsung Galaxy behind
A man who broke into a Springfield, VA wireless store smashed a display case and grabbed "several iPhones," but was apprehended after police discovered he had left behind his Samsung Galaxy.
According to a report by the Washington Post, 25 year old Travis Montgomery Snyder was arrested after authorities tracked him down using his smartphone account.
Snyder was seen in the DMW Wireless store's security cam footage and set off the stores alarm. But he wasn't caught until police at the scene discovered his Samsung Galaxy under the broken glass he left behind "inside the front of the door."
"No word on whether he was seeking an upgrade," the newspaper quipped.
Apple's iPhones are frequent targets of theft because they retain value and are relatively easy to resell. In iOS 7, Apple has worked to develop an activation lock designed to prevent thieves from being able to simply wipe and resell pilfered phones.
iOS 7 iCloud Activation Lock
The new system works with iCloud to require the owner's account and password before reactivating, even if thieves try to wipe the device first.
According to a report by the Washington Post, 25 year old Travis Montgomery Snyder was arrested after authorities tracked him down using his smartphone account.
Snyder was seen in the DMW Wireless store's security cam footage and set off the stores alarm. But he wasn't caught until police at the scene discovered his Samsung Galaxy under the broken glass he left behind "inside the front of the door."
"No word on whether he was seeking an upgrade," the newspaper quipped.
Apple's iPhones are frequent targets of theft because they retain value and are relatively easy to resell. In iOS 7, Apple has worked to develop an activation lock designed to prevent thieves from being able to simply wipe and resell pilfered phones.
iOS 7 iCloud Activation Lock
The new system works with iCloud to require the owner's account and password before reactivating, even if thieves try to wipe the device first.
Comments
Now that is a dedicated switcher.
Oh well.
Dumb Droid users.
You can't make this shit up...
What a idiot.
Perhaps Samsung can feature him in their "Designed for Humans" advertising.
He was waving frantically at his Samsung screen trying to get directions and gave up. Maybe he should have blinked faster at the camera.
Now that is irony!
this is the profile of samsung galaxy user and I do not mean to steal!!… ;-) jajajajajajaja
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Originally Posted by albinoGrackle
This actually happened in Springfield, VIRGINIA, though it could have easily happened there, too.
You're correct. The AI article should say Virginia, not Illinois. DED articles aren't known for their accuracy when it comes to facts.
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Originally Posted by zoetmb
Darwinism at work.
It should be put on the list. http://www.darwinawards.com
The New York Times now has an answer that could resolve their accusation that Apple (and other smartphone manufacturers) are not doing enough technology wise to discourage cell phone thefts. Rather than asking Apple or any other phone manufacturer to change their systems or implement security hurdles to dissuade thieves from stealing cell phones, they can simply ask that all phone theft criminals leave behind their personal Android devices so they can be 'returned' at a later date This way, the Police don't have to do any actual Police work and technology manufacturers don't have to expend resources preventing thefts. It's a win-win for all! \s
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Originally Posted by TheUnfetteredMind
Perhaps Samsung can feature him in their "Designed for Humans" advertising.
So, that would make us exactly what?
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Originally Posted by DroidFTW
You're correct. The AI article should say Virginia, not Illinois. DED articles aren't known for their accuracy when it comes to facts.
More personal attacks from somebody whose handle is a LOLBBQ.