A UPS driver in Florida has been accused of stealing 171 iPhones valued at $175,000 over a three-month period. Authorities report that the driver routinely removed iPhone 16 devices from packages intended for T-Mobile customers. After internal tracking flagged the missing shipments, investigators linked the thefts directly to the employee. The driver has admitted guilt and now faces charges of grand theft cargo worth $50,000 or more.
This case adds to growing concerns about internal theft within delivery services. Just last month, another UPS driver in Texas was arrested for a similar scheme involving Apple products.
Broader Security Incidents Involving Apple Products
Meanwhile, Australia saw a bizarre event at an Apple Store in Adelaide. According to reports, around 50 native Tree Martins fatally crashed into the store’s glass windows after being startled by a falcon. In response, Apple announced plans to install a special film on the glass to prevent future bird strikes.
Additionally, authorities arrested a former football coach accused of hacking thousands of iCloud accounts belonging mostly to female college athletes. Prosecutors say Matt Weiss, previously linked to the University of Michigan and the Baltimore Ravens, sought to obtain private photos through unauthorized access.
In another incident, a North Carolina woman was arrested for orchestrating a fake iPhone theft at Walmart. Investigations revealed that she knew the thief and had falsely reported the device stolen.
Apple Devices Continue to Play Role in Solving Crimes
In Wyoming, an AirTag hidden on a stolen construction tool helped police recover the item and arrest a suspect. Similarly, iCloud evidence led to federal charges against a man in Ohio involved in explosive device manufacturing.
These cases underline how Apple products, while often targets of crime, are also instrumental in solving them. As technology advances, law enforcement and consumers alike are finding new ways to protect and track their devices more effectively.
