An attempted robbery at a Pennsylvania Apple Store leads to a viral video, showcasing the suspect’s ill-fated second-story escape attempt resulting in severe injuries.
A daring robbery at the Willow Grove Mall Apple store takes an unexpected turn when the suspect attempts a second-story escape.
The video capturing the suspect’s painful fall has gone viral and is now part of the police investigation.
Abdi Wasuge, the alleged shoplifter, suffered severe injuries, including a broken pelvis and tailbone, during the botched escape attempt.
The suspect faces charges of simple assault, terroristic threats, harassment, and robbery.
Authorities are seeking additional information and potential witnesses related to the incident.
A daring heist at an Apple Store in Pennsylvania went wrong when the suspect was seriously hurt while trying to flee.
The event, which took place inside the Apple Store at the Willow Grove Mall, was caught on camera and has since gone viral.
“A robbery at a Pennsylvania Apple store went downhill when the suspect apparently injured himself,” stated a WPVI report.
The Daring Escape Attempt
After committing an armed robbery at the Willow Grove Apple Store on April 13, the suspect, Abdi Wasuge, was named by Abington Police as having fled the scene. Wasuge attempted to flee by jumping from the second story of the mall, and this horrifying attempt was caught on camera. The footage is currently part of the police investigation that is still underway.
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The Injuries
As the video reveals, the escape attempt was botched, and the painful fall resulted in the suspect breaking his pelvis and tailbone. Wasuge can be seen attempting to limp away from the scene before succumbing to the pain and collapsing onto the mall floor.
The Incident
According to Abington police, Wasuge entered the Apple Store under the guise of a customer, expressing interest in purchasing two MacBook Pro laptops, an iPhone 14, and other accessories. However, instead of proceeding with the purchase, Wasuge reportedly snatched the items and attempted to flee.
His escape was momentarily thwarted when a good Samaritan intervened, resulting in a struggle. Police reports indicate that Wasuge threatened to shoot the good Samaritan during the altercation.
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Despite dropping the stolen goods, Wasuge continued his escape, which ended disastrously with his plunge onto the mall’s hard tile floor.
Wasuge now faces multiple charges, including simple assault, terroristic threats, and harassment.