2 baggage handlers for allegedly stealing from passengers luggage have prompted officials at Sea-Tac airport to seek out more passengers who may have been victims. The one guy was stealing anything he could resell. The second guy was arrested after trying to use a woman's credit card in Bellevue. Both suspects work for Menzies Aviation which handles ground services for Alaska Airlines. The problem is usually people only report theft to the airline instead of the police or the airport. If someone is flying from Orlando to Seattle with a layover in Denver then investigators have to figure whether the theft occured in Orlando, Denver or Seattle. You should always contact the police and the airport as well as the airline that way they know a theft is developing.
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2 airport workers arrested in thefts from bags
- Thread starter isitingood
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LOL:ROFLOL: I guess I will have to start putting a lock on also.
barnum42
New Member
The problem is that the security people have now banned people from putting locks on their bags. The open invite they have to search for terrorist devices is also the open invite for the dishonest types to help themselves to your stuff.
maelstrom
Well-Known Member
Um... you think? This has been going on how long now and they just figured it out? I only put clothes, shoes, and bathroom stuff in my suitcase. I'm thinking the baggage handlers and checkers don't want my toothpaste or smelly socks. It's really unfortunate that people have had their stuff stolen, but at the same time, why did you put anything of value in an unlocked suitcase? Computers, iPods, cell phones, any electronics, jewelry, etc should be kept with you at all times.
minidreamin
New Member
Go to Wal-Mart or Target. They sell luggage locks that you lock with a combination. There is also a place for the TSA to insert a key to open the lock. They can relock it with the key, securing your luggage. It's the best of both worlds.:animwink: I've been using this type of lock for a couple of years now, I've had no problems with it. Some locks even have a way of showing you if the TSA has open the lock.
Yeah the locks are marked with a special indentifying symbol that alerts the TSA inspectors. The TSA has a special key to open the lock. Like you said Target and Wal-Mart have them for around $10.
maelstrom
Well-Known Member
And... what if the TSA doesn't relock your luggage? I can't see them taking the time to unlock and relock your luggage. It's easier to just cut the locks off. I have read where the TSA has cut off TSA approved locks, so.
I use plastic one-time-use locks. If it's still on, they didn't go thru my luggage, and if not, they did. If they did, I go thru my luggage immediately upon grabbing it off the carousel. I'd think they wouldn't take my clothes and bathroom items, but who knows.
I use plastic one-time-use locks. If it's still on, they didn't go thru my luggage, and if not, they did. If they did, I go thru my luggage immediately upon grabbing it off the carousel. I'd think they wouldn't take my clothes and bathroom items, but who knows.
barnum42
New Member
Interesting. Thank you.
Though if they are available in the UK, you can bet they will cost at least $20.
Welsh Tink
New Member
TSA certified locks
Hi Barnum,
In reply to your post, we ordered our TSA locks from www.outdooraccessories.co.uk. They have a range of locks, with a pack of two with keys for £5.99 and combination locks for £5.99.
If you are near an airport ( we live near Manchester ), you should also be able to pick some up from there.
We have just returned from the States, used the locks and one bag had been opened up, they left a form inside telling us that they had done so, and the bag had been closed again using the lock without it being damaged.
Hope you can get some!
Hi Barnum,
In reply to your post, we ordered our TSA locks from www.outdooraccessories.co.uk. They have a range of locks, with a pack of two with keys for £5.99 and combination locks for £5.99.
If you are near an airport ( we live near Manchester ), you should also be able to pick some up from there.
We have just returned from the States, used the locks and one bag had been opened up, they left a form inside telling us that they had done so, and the bag had been closed again using the lock without it being damaged.
Hope you can get some!
barnum42
New Member
Thanks for the pointer - just bookmarked the page.
They opened up my case somewhere between Cleveland and New York or New York to London. The case was also lost, found, delayed then delivered smashed :fork:
Astro_Digital
Active Member
No reason the people working for TSA can not be crooked. I keep eveything I have of value in my carry on.
Deadmanwalking
Member
My only complaint are those worthless TSA folks. On the past two trips they've opened my bags. THe first time I find out some stuff is missing, who took it the TSA or someone else... The second the brilliant TSA folks decided to open a can of baby formula we had packed, it was completely unopened when we packed it, they pulled the lid off then left it with only a resealable lid back on(we assume) because when we arrived home the dry formula was completely emptied throughout the bag.
Tesco and Asda where selling them as well
barnum42
New Member
Even more convenient - thanks :wave: