Video of Rioters Looting an Apple Store in France is Old
The Claim
A video shows rioters looting an Apple store in France during the recent riots.
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During the recent riots in France, social media users shared a video that allegedly shows rioters looting an Apple store.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the viral video and found the claim to be misleading.
A thorough reverse image search revealed the video making the rounds to be outdated.
The Video of French Rioters Looting an Apple Store is Outdated
The video dates back to December 2018 when an Apple store in Bordeaux, France, was looted.
A Twitter user uploaded the video on December 8, 2018, under the caption, “
It's hot at the Apple Store in Bordeaux Sainte Catherine.”
The Huffington Post’s YouTube channel also uploaded the video on December 9, 2018. The circulated video and the Huffington Post video show identical visuals.
The translated video’s title reads, "The Bordeaux Apple store looted during the excesses of yellow vests."
Looters Rob Bordeaux’s Apple Store in 2018
During the widespread protests and riots against the French government, the Apple Store located in Bordeaux became a target of looters, resulting in a significant loss of merchandise.
Individuals dressed in hoodies and other disguises gained entry to the Apple Sainte-Catherine store in Bordeaux. They swiftly seized iPhones, iPads, and other items showcased on the display tables before exiting the store and blending into the surrounding crowd.
This act of theft occurred concurrently with the ongoing "yellow vest" protests happening throughout the country.
Rioters Loot an Apple Store Amid France Riots
The Apple Store in Strasbourg, France, was targeted by rioters who vandalized the establishment. Videos captured the destructive scene, revealing looters forcefully kicking and smashing the store's windows. People were seen exiting the store through a broken window before fleeing the area.
In response to the incident, Apple has decided to temporarily close its store in Strasbourg for a week to carry out necessary repairs and address the damage caused by the looting.
Recent Riots in France
The recent unrest ensued after a police officer fatally shot 17-year-old Nahel M during a traffic stop on June 27.
The officer is currently under investigation for voluntary homicide, while his lawyer argues that he did not have any intention to cause harm to the teenager.
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