The Apple store located in the Brent Cross shopping center in North London was robbed by a group of young people on Sunday afternoon. Footage captured during the incident has sparked significant public outrage. The robbery, which occurred around 2:35 PM, lasted only 24 seconds. Security camera footage shows a group of at least eight individuals dressed in black and wearing hoodies rushing into the store. While a security guard attempted to stop one of the attackers, other group members entered and began gathering the displayed Apple products. Customers present in the store at the time of the incident, including families with small children, fled in panic. Moments of a father carrying his child away from the store were also captured on camera. Although security personnel tried to stop the fleeing thieves, they were unsuccessful. During the robbery, one of the attackers dropped the phone he had stolen. The Metropolitan Police organized a swift operation following the incident, arresting six young people aged between 14 and 18. The suspects are being questioned on charges of robbery. This incident has highlighted the recent increase in store thefts in England. According to police records from last year, goods and money worth over £15 million were stolen in London alone. This incident at Brent Cross shopping center, which has been in operation since 1976 and hosts 15 million visitors annually, has resonated widely on social media. Users particularly reacted to the fact that the robbery occurred during the day and in a crowded environment. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated that the investigation is ongoing and that the suspects are being held in custody.
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