Messages that appear on stolen phones suggest the authorities are also being alerted.
Looters who stole iPhones from Apple stores are quickly realizing the gadgets have special security software. The phones display this message for thieves: "This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted." https://t.co/FJ72tK9c80
— FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) June 3, 2020
[Photos of disabled phones] Comment: Apple needs to publicize its store device security measures to deter robberies https://t.co/aZKDiIFYao by @benlovejoy pic.twitter.com/7PhZ2CiOH7
— 9to5Mac.com (@9to5mac) June 3, 2020
SOURCE: BBC News