ARLINGTON, Texas — Police are investigating at least a dozen reports of stolen Apple MacBook laptops this year from multiple Starbucks locations in North Texas.
According to Arlington police, eight of them happened since January.
Police said two suspects targeted various Starbucks locations in Arlington.
The men would stand near customers using laptops. They would then reach down and grab the computers, run out of the stores and flee the scene in cars waiting for them.
Arlington police posted surveillance video of a theft that happened on Feb. 13. The victim was sitting at a desk while using her laptop when one of the suspects came up to her and snatched it before running out of the store.
Police said they are currently investigating reported thefts from the following dates and locations:
- MacBook Pro stolen at 7:39 p.m. on Jan. 30 at 1390 S. Cooper St.
- MacBook stolen at 5:15 p.m. on Feb. 13 at 1225 W. Bardin Rd.
- MacBook Pro stolen at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at 1110 N. Fielder Rd.
- Laptop stolen at 2:04 p.m. on Feb. 15 at 315 Westchase Dr.
- MacBook Pro stolen at 6:25 p.m. on Feb. 18 at 3036 Mockingbird Ln.
- MacBook Pro stolen at 6:26 p.m. on March 1 at 4050 S. Collins St.
- MacBook stolen at 4:10 p.m. on May 6 at 3036 Mockingbird Ln.
- MacBook Pro stolen at 7:19 p.m. on May 6 at 3900 Arlington Highlands
- MacBook Pro stolen at 8:45 p.m. on May 13 at 1225 W. Bardin Rd.
- MacBook Pro stolen at 4:41 p.m. on May 25 at 3900 Arlington Highlands
- MacBook Pro stolen at 5 p.m. on May 25 at 4050 S. Collins Street
- Macintosh Power Book at 6:06 p.m. on June 2 at 1101 Centerville Rd.
Police described the suspect as a man between 19 to 20 years old, 6 feet tall and weighing about 125 pounds. He was seen wearing a black coat and black athletic pants with red stripes.
The second suspect wore a gray Nike hoodie, gray sweatpants, and gray Nike shoes. He's described between 19 to 20 years old, 5-foot-seven and weighing about 125 pounds.
Police said they have received multiple descriptions of vehicles.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mike Wilson at 817.459.6080. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by contacting Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817.469.TIPS.