The ongoing riots and looting in various locations throughout the UK are causing some Apple Stores to take no chances. Twitter userTerry Allenshot a couple of images of the Liverpool ONE Apple Store which had emptied its shelvs of inventory and moved them upstairs to prevent looting. In addition, the Regent Street store in London is being guarded by police and the Canterbury, Kent store is also empty.
The store, which normally looks something like the image below, is located on the ground floor of the Liverpool One Shopping Centre, which is onParadise Street in Liverpool.
In addition, the Apple Store on Regent St. is being guarded by police fearing looters.
Not taking any chances, this Canterbury, KentApple StoreApple reseller has alsocleared its shelves of inventory.ThanksPaul!
Twitter user PBmentionsthat the Manchester Arndale store has also been emptied out in preparation for possible looting.
Twitter userManpreet Mellhiposts this image of a note taped in a store window attempting to prevent breakins:
If there are any UK residents out there that have images or information about the state of Apple Stores nearby, let us know byemailorTwitter.
Story byMatthew Panzarino
Matthew Panzarino was Managing Editor at TNW. He’s no longer with the company, but you can follow him on Twitter.(show all)Matthew Panzarino was Managing Editor at TNW. He’s no longer with the company, but you can follow him onTwitter.
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