In an unusual turn of events, burglars in Washington, DC, acted contrary to the typical robbery narrative. Instead of keeping the stolen loot, the criminals returned a phone they had taken from a man solely because it turned out to be an Android and not the coveted iPhone.
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- Where did it happen?
- What happened?
- Why did thieves reject Android phones?
- What did the authorities do?
Where did it happen?
According to ABC affiliate KATV, the incident occurred last month in Washington, D.C. and involved a couple. When her husband returned from parking the car, “two masked” and armed men confronted him, according to the woman involved.
What happened?
The thieves robbed him, taking everything from his pockets, including the keys to his truck, which they quickly used to escape.
Why did thieves reject Android phones?
In a peculiar twist, one of the robbers, sitting in a BMW, approached the couple on foot. It was at that moment that the criminals inspected the stolen phone. The woman related, “They basically looked at that phone and said, ‘Oh, is it an Android? We don’t want this. I thought it was an iPhone.'” as shared with KATV.
What did the authorities do?
Although the encounter lasted only a few seconds, the consequences were serious for the couple. The stolen phone was not just a device but a crucial part of their livelihood. The woman explained, “That was my income. That was the way I made money. I used Uber Eats and Instacart, so that was our livelihood.”
According to a “preliminary” report from the Metropolitan Police, this strange incident continues a disturbing trend in Washington, DC.
The report reveals a staggering 70 percent increase in theft cases compared to the previous year.
Homicide cases also increased by 32 per cent over the same period, with a further three per cent increase in cases of assault with dangerous weapons.
This peculiar incident follows other high-profile robberies, such as the recent theft of goods worth $50,000 from a Gucci store in California. The thieves, captured on social networks, quickly carried out the crime in less than a minute, taking wallets and other valuables.
As Washington, DC faces a rise in crime, the latest incident highlights the unpredictable nature of criminal activity.
The Metropolitan Police continues to investigate these cases, focusing on curbing the growing trend of burglaries and ensuring the safety of residents.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn