Recently an iPhone was stolen at Disneyland. Authorities claimed that the perpetrator had already entered the amusement park several times to steal Apple smartphones.
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This incident happened in November 2022. Now, a newly released sheriff’s report has provided new details about a past iPhone theft incident.
Pickpocket gang member targets Disneyland!
According to the latest report by Apple Insider, a man named Victor Alfonso Diaz was arrested on November 27, 2022.
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He was charged with third-degree grand theft after officers found his bag containing the stolen smartphone, a Faraday bag, portable charge and a SIM card key.
The Magic Kingdom Security Managers, Disneyland’s security group, claim the man is a member of a pickpocket gang.
“I was informed by Magic Kingdom security managers that former suspected pick-pocketers entered the park without a park ticket and were possibly the subject of prior trespass warnings,” the sheriff’s report via WOW News Today states.
Diaz denied the allegations against him, saying that one of the iPhones was his and the other items were found at the theme park.
Anti-iPhone Theft Tricks
Thieves usually target amusement parks and other crowded places.
That’s why it’s important to know what steps you should take if your iPhone or other gadget ever gets stolen.
Of course, you must first inform the guards or local authorities about the incident.
But there are other anti-iPhone theft tips that you can do even before any unwanted theft incident.
These include the following:
- Activate data wipe. This will completely erase all your personal data if the thief has made 10 failed password attempts.
- Always keep the “Find My iPhone,” “Send Last Location,” and “Find My Network” features on. If your iPhone is stolen it will allow you to know its real-time location.
- When your iPhone is locked, disable Control Center, as well as USB Accessories. This will prevent thieves from using external tools to hack into your iOS device.
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