This year, there have been 21 instances of moped riders stealing AirPod Max headphones off wearers' heads, according to the NYPD.
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This year, there have been 21 instances of moped riders stealing AirPod Max headphones off wearers' heads, according to the NYPD.
Mandatory Credit: Luiz C. Ribeiro/New York Daily News/TNS/Getty Images

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Moped-riding thieves are stealing AirPod Max headphones off people's heads, NYPD says

If you're an AirPod Max owner in New York, you'll want to hold on tight to your headphones. Since January, the New York City Police Department has recorded 21 incidents in which thieves riding mopeds stole Apple AirPod Max headphones off their victims' heads. The popular headphones retail for $549 on Apple's website.