Stolen iPhones Reportedly Display Tracking Warnings After French Store Looting
Images circulating online appear to show iPhones displaying a security warning stating that the devices have been disabled and are being tracked following looting at Apple Stores in France.
The footage reportedly relates to the unrest on October 17, when looters targeted shops in several cities, including Lille and Bordeaux. However, the images have not been independently authenticated, and Apple has not confirmed that it remotely disabled the devices involved.
Meanwhile, France is facing mounting economic losses from the widespread looting and vandalism. At least 3,000 businesses have reportedly been affected, while high-end estimates place the overall damage at approximately €1.1 billion to €1.2 billion.
The figures remain provisional, with the final cost still uncertain. Authorities continue investigating the incidents as businesses assess the damage and work to recover stolen merchandise.