Apple has confirmed the death of a Chinese worker named Sun Danyong, who was supposedly roughed-up by company security services for allegedly stealing a model of the popular 4G Apple mobile phone earlier this month.

Sun Danyong, 25, was employed by Foxconn, manufacturer of Apple's iPods and iPhone in China.

Reports suggest that Sun Danyong received sixteen of the prototypes but after a few days he found one of them missing. He reported the incident to his superiors, who allegedly maltreated him during investigation.

Sun Danyong hugged his death by jumping from a 12-story building.

Kristin Huguet, Apple's spokesman said, "We are saddened by the tragic loss of this young employee, and we are awaiting results of the investigations into his death."

He further assured that Apple has asked Foxconn to treat all workers with Dignity and respect.

Foxconn declined to comment.