Masked man accused of stealing $15K in iPhones

ALOHA, Ore. (KOIN) — A 25-year-old man was arrested Saturday for allegedly stealing 19 new iPhones worth over $15,000 from a local AT&T store, deputies said.

Steven Prieto is accused of robbing the store at 20565 SW Tualatin Valley Highway while wearing a mask over his face, Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.

Preito reportedly threatened employees with a Taser before deputies arrived.

He fled the scene with 2 bags of new iPhones, deputies said. He was found 3 blocks from the store on SW Alexander Street where he was chased and quickly captured.

Deputies said he had a flashlight, but no Taser.

The stolen iPhones were returned to the store.

Prieto is lodged in Washington County Jail on charges of second-degree robbery, first-degree theft and menacing. He is being held on $250,000 bail.