Apple thieves hit the headlines again as federal agents nabbed three suspects in a January truck hijack near a Long Island Apple Store. The robbery yielded $1.2 million in MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and accessories. Investigators traced fingerprints, a rented storage unit and the activation of two stolen watches to close the case.

Meanwhile, a high‑profile iPhone theft from former UK prime‑minister staffer Morgan McSweeney landed a man in custody for selling the device, though the original theft remains unresolved. The phone contained sensitive messages that led to the removal of former ambassador Peter Mandelson and the resignation of McSweeney in February.

Beyoncé’s entourage also faced legal fallout when a thief broke into a rental car in Atlanta, stealing hard drives that held unreleased music. The 40‑year‑old defendant pleaded guilty on May 12 and faces two years in prison plus three years probation, illustrating how Apple hardware can become a vault for high‑profile content.

Across the country, AirTag proved decisive in tracking a stolen 2021 Lamborghini Urus back to its owner in New Jersey, while AirPods led police to a crushed vehicle in Milwaukee. These incidents underscore Apple’s Find My network as a powerful tool for recovering high‑value tech and luxury goods, yet they also expose the growing appetite for tech‑enabled theft.