Apple products are some of the most coveted personal electronics on the market right now. They’re so popular that six people may have risked their freedom to get their hands on them.
Scottsdale police arrested three residents on Monday in connection with the burglary of the Apple Store at the Scottsdale Quarter, reports The Arizona Republic. Three suspects are still on the loose.
Officers believe 19-year-old James Combs, 18-year-old Daniella Sierra and an unidentified 17-year-old were among a group of six who did a smash-and-grab of around $80,000 of Apple electronic and computer products. That’s a lot of iPads, iPhones and iPods.
Fortunately, a cab driver in the area was brave enough to follow the suspects' vehicle while it sped away from the scene despite reportedly getting shot at, according to The Republic.
Police were able to track down the suspects and recover some of the merchandise after receiving information from the cab driver and Scottsdale Quarter security. Officers found the three suspects hiding in the area near the getaway car and arrested them on suspicion of felony burglary and weapons charges.
Arizona law divides burglary into three degrees, with first degree burglary charged against those who are suspected of committing a burglary while possessing a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. Burglary in the first degree of a nonresidential structure is a class 3 felony. If convicted of the charges, the three could spend a long time in prison for their crimes.
Despite their arrests, however, they are still innocent until proven guilty, and they will be given the opportunity to defend themselves in court, either with the assistance of a criminal defense attorney or public defender. If you have been arrested on suspicion of committing a crime, especially if it's a felony, you should consider speaking with the criminal defense attorney about your legal options as well.
Related Resources:
- Find a Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney (FindLaw)
- 3 Arrested in Apple Store Robbery Case (myFoxPhoenix.com)
- Burglary (FindLaw)
- Walmart Workers Robbed Store for Sex-Change Operation, New Car (Phoenix Criminal Law News)
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