Surveillance photo of the suspect grabbing a bag containing a new iPad from Bill Jordan's grasp. Jordan lost the little finger on his left hand as a result of the attack. (Denver Police) |
DENVER - Denver Police released shocking surveillance video Tuesday of a thief stealing a brand new iPad from a man in the Cherry Creek Mall, ripping off his left pinky finger in the process.
Bill Jordan says he didn't even know what an iPad was, but his company asked him to pick one up as a business gift for a co-worker.
So last Thursday, he went to the Apple store in the upscale Cherry Creek Mall, in the middle of the afternoon, to buy one.
"I kind of wrapped it around my fingers so I didn't drop it on the way out," he told us. "It was a heavy duty bag they put it in, and had real thick cords."
The mall security cameras show Jordan as he leaves the store, walks down the stairs and heads toward the exit. He's carrying the iPad in a bag.
The suspect follows Jordan as he walks out the door.
"The next thing I know, I'm spun around. I see this kid, his rear end almost on the ground, and he's pulling it out of my hand. I just remember seeing this kid pulling and pulling and pulling till it got caught. Took the flesh right off and the tendons and everything. There was nothing but bone."
The surveillance tape shows the suspect, apparently a black male, rushing out another door as Jordan holds his hand in pain. (Watch video of the assault at the bottom of this page) See a closeup image of the suspect by clicking under related links.
Jordan says he wants the suspect caught.
"It could easily happen to somebody else because this guy obviously had no regard for people or this lives and will strike again."
Jordan had to have the little finger on his left hand amputated, especially devastating because he uses his left hand.
Metro Denver Crimestoppers is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading the capture and conviction of the suspects. To file an anonymous report, call 720-913-STOP or text message to 274637 (CRIMES), title DMCS & enter your message.Sign Up for Breaking News Alerts | FOX31 on Facebook | Twitter
Bill Jordan says he didn't even know what an iPad was, but his company asked him to pick one up as a business gift for a co-worker.
So last Thursday, he went to the Apple store in the upscale Cherry Creek Mall, in the middle of the afternoon, to buy one.
"I kind of wrapped it around my fingers so I didn't drop it on the way out," he told us. "It was a heavy duty bag they put it in, and had real thick cords."
The mall security cameras show Jordan as he leaves the store, walks down the stairs and heads toward the exit. He's carrying the iPad in a bag.
The suspect follows Jordan as he walks out the door.
"The next thing I know, I'm spun around. I see this kid, his rear end almost on the ground, and he's pulling it out of my hand. I just remember seeing this kid pulling and pulling and pulling till it got caught. Took the flesh right off and the tendons and everything. There was nothing but bone."
The surveillance tape shows the suspect, apparently a black male, rushing out another door as Jordan holds his hand in pain. (Watch video of the assault at the bottom of this page) See a closeup image of the suspect by clicking under related links.
Jordan says he wants the suspect caught.
"It could easily happen to somebody else because this guy obviously had no regard for people or this lives and will strike again."
Jordan had to have the little finger on his left hand amputated, especially devastating because he uses his left hand.
Metro Denver Crimestoppers is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading the capture and conviction of the suspects. To file an anonymous report, call 720-913-STOP or text message to 274637 (CRIMES), title DMCS & enter your message.
