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Did Apple Impersonate Police To Recover the Lost iPhone 5?
zacharye writes "This whole lost iPhone 5 prototype story just got whole lot more interesting. According to SF Weekly, six investigators claiming to be members of the San Francisco police department descended upon one Bernal Heights, San Francisco man's home in search of a lost iPhone 5 prototype that CNET originally reported had been left in a bar. The scary part? The SFPD does not seem to be aware of such an investigation. Instead, it appears as though they may have actually been members of Apple's security team allegedly impersonating police officers."
So far this claim seems to be developing solely through media communications; in order for the SFPD to start an investigation, the man whose house was searched would need to speak with the police directly. Update: 09/03 12:14 GMT by S : A later report indicates police were present, but they stood outside while Apple employees searched the house. No police report was filed because Apple wanted it kept a secret.
He's claiming that they said they were SFPD. If they said that, or even suggested it, then there's a strong claim for criminal trespass. Privilege to enter a house cannot be gained through deception.
Would Apple really need such a stunt to get publicity for the next version of iProduct? People will line up around the whole block the moment Apple announces an iPhone 5.
Justice is the sheep getting arrested while an impartial judge declares the vote void.
This is Apple we're talking about. No one will do shit about it.
And I'm being serious in that part.
SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.
yes, many gays still act like males. (likewise for lesbians that actually act like females.) what a concept. :P
I listen to both RIAA and non-RIAA stuff if I like the music, tangential business/politics nonwithstanding.