The electronic retailer in Brent Cross Shopping Centre is currently closed off by police after the alleged theft today (January 5) at 2.35pm.
Footage shared shows the moment a crowd of males dressed in black entered the store, with security trying to intervene.
It then shows customers quickly running out in panic due to the incident.
Just now in Brent Cross – London #london #brendcross #londoncrime pic.twitter.com/R4tJ1KHX0F
— Chris (@ChrisAnagnosti) January 5, 2025
The Metropolitan Police says there were reports of phones stolen from Apple during the incident.
All six teenagers, aged between 14 and 18, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and taken into custody, where they remain for questioning.
Police are seen at 5pm still inside the store investigating, as customers are not allowed access.
It appears that staff are still attempting to continue serving some customers near to the entrance of the shop.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Six teenage boys have been arrested following a theft from a shop in Barnet after police arrived quickly at the scene.
“Police were called at around 2.35pm on Sunday (January 5) to reports that a group had entered a shop in Brent Cross Shopping Centre before stealing a large number of mobile phones.
“Officers attended and quickly made arrests a short time after the incident was reported to police. The teenagers, all aged between 14-18, were all arrested on suspicion of robbery and taken to custody, where they remain for questioning.
“Enquiries continue.”
Apple was approached for comment.
