A motorist has issued a stark public warning following the brazen theft of an iPhone from his parked vehicle, despite his close proximity to the car at the time of the incident. The victim reported that the device was swiftly snatched and subsequently tracked using Apple’s integrated location services, leading him to the Diamond Ice Supermarket vicinity on All Saints Road. At this location, unauthorized attempts to bypass the device’s security protocols were detected.
During the investigation, the perpetrator allegedly utilized the stolen device to place a call to the victim’s girlfriend, adding further distress to the situation. The pursuit culminated successfully with the iPhone’s recovery near the Public Market, preventing permanent loss.
Identifying a potential suspect frequently observed in the ZDK district, the victim shared his experience primarily to caution fellow citizens. He emphasized the alarming vulnerability of personal possessions, noting that even momentary lapses in vehicle supervision—such as brief errands or short-distance tasks—can present lucrative opportunities for opportunistic criminals. This incident underscores the critical need for heightened vigilance regarding valuables left in vehicles, regardless of the intended duration of absence.