Shirtless man smashes Macau Apple Store door, flees
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A vandalism case at the Apple specialty store in The Londoner Macao has drawn attention after videos circulated online showing a shirtless man repeatedly striking the shop’s glass entrance on Sunday afternoon. Police said the suspect first used a brick taken from a backpack and then a long hard object after the brick broke, while customers were still inside the store at the time. The glass door cracked but was not smashed through, and the shop later reported estimated losses of HK$300,000. Macau’s Judiciary Police said they believe the suspect left Macau after the incident and are tracing his whereabouts.
Key Points
- The incident happened at about 12:30pm on Sunday, 27 September, at the Apple specialty store in The Londoner Macao shopping centre.
- Videos shared online showed a shirtless man repeatedly hitting the store’s glass entrance while many shoppers were still browsing products inside.
- Investigators said the man took a brick from his backpack, struck the door, then used a long hard object after the brick broke.
- The entire attack lasted less than five minutes; the locked glass door developed cracks but was not broken through.
- Store staff reported the case to police, and Macau authorities said the suspect may face an aggravated criminal damage charge.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers who frequently travel to Macau for shopping and leisure, the case raises concern about security at major tourist retail venues during high-traffic product launches. It also shows how quickly a suspect can leave the city after an alleged offence, complicating cross-border enforcement and follow-up investigations.