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Pixel 5a
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  • A Twitter user has claimed that her Pixel 5a, which was mailed in for repairs, was stolen.
  • The device was apparently used to access her various services in a bid to find nude photos.
  • Google has since released a statement on the matter.

Updated: December 8, 2021 (2:04 AM ET): Google has now declared that it conducted a thorough investigation after a game developer mailed in her Pixel 5a for repairs, only for the device to be stolen. This resulted in photos and services on the device being compromised.