Melbourne Apple store accused of racism after telling African students to leave

The footage shows a staff member telling the high school boys about the store's security staff's concerns. Photo / Facebook

A video showing African students being asked to leave a Melbourne Apple store has sparked outrage and accusations of racism.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the video was posted on Facebook on Tuesday night and has been viewed more than 33,000 times.

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The footage shows a staff member telling the high school boys about the store's security staff's concerns.

"These guys are just a bit worried about your presence in our store," the Apple staff member can be heard telling the boys.

"They're just a bit worried you might steal something."

After appearing shocked by the statements, the teenagers are asked to leave despite protesting and asking why they would shoplift.

The following day, the Maribyrnong College students and their principal went back to the store at Highpoint Shopping Centre in pursuit of an apology.

A senior manager met with the boys and apologised, saying they were welcome at the store any time.

Racism - Kicked out of Apple store

Apple store in Melbourne kicks out #AfricanAustralian teens "We're just worried that you might steal something" they were told. The victims were shocked "we all owned iphones that's why we were in the store". #Racism #Racialprofiling #Apple #iphone

Posted by African Australian on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

- nzherald.co.nz