The iPod Is Just A Gadget - That Muggers Love
12.08.06 - 10:58am
Posted in the Los Angeles Times, iPod thefts were shown to be on the rise with a 34% increase across the Southland. Nearly 2,000 cases have been reported this year. Low crime areas such as Malibu and Pepperdine are also seeing a rise in thefts.
The value of iPods, priced from $80 to $350, plus their small design and high reselling capabilities, make them a superb target amongst thieves. Also, taking them from someone simply walking down the street is easy for thieves and the white headphones are a stand-out telltale sign. Often people can be so immersed in their music that they are unaware as to what is going on around them. The majority of portable music players and cell phones are taken with a simple “grab and dash” approach. It’s fairly easy and quick as most people simply let the device go, rather than fight and risk getting shot or injured.
