tommyjaix

hi all, just got back from my trip to soCal and everything was perfect until my gf found out she was missing her GPS device, Juicy Couture Shades, and half of her souvenirs from her check-in luggage. Our flight leaving LAX was delayed 45min, could the baggage people have just ransacked through her luggage and stole her goods? Has this ever happened before and what are the chances of her getting reimbursed for her loss? Also, her baggage was cleared through the X-ray machine because she received a blue TSA stamp on her luggage tag and shouldnt that mean they were not supposed to go through her bag?

PhilipMSPT

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Actually, most bags are physically searched beyond the x-ray machine (that's why they ask you to use TSA-approved locks). It is possible that items were misplaced, taken, moved, or stolen.

If some of your stuff is missing, you can file a compliant. However, I don't know about the process of proving things you had that is no longer in your bag. That's going to be very tough to prove.

tommyjaix

they physically check the bags even after it is cleared after the x-ray?

Downfall75

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Sometimes x-rays aren't clear enough to identify 'suspicious' goods in your luggage. If you ever fly international from LAX, you will see the TSA physically hand-check your bags. I wouldn't see it any different for domestic flights.

AM1

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they can always check again. thats the reason why i never check anything valuable into my luggage, only thing in my check in lugage is cheap souvenirs and my dirty clothes.

rominl

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i don't know if that's the case for all ports, but a lot of airports do that now, physical check after xray

RA40

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I carry my valuables with the carry-on. I tell myself that anything checked-in is susceptible to loss and if it's not there when I open my bags...oh well. I also use color coded zip ties so I know if the luggage has been inspected.

jasonm

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Dude...Didn't you see that tv special that investigated the TSA's at LAX?
They steal all kinds of stuff.

RA40

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I missed it, what station ran it?

tommyjaix

No I didn't see the tv special but wow that's unacceptable if its true. Do they hire workers from the hood or something?

liquid2

they always steal ****, a couple of years ago we arrived in shanghai to find that our camcorder was stolen and my dads watches too...
its life, i just hope they get their arm ran over or some ****

PushinLEX

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Very clever idea.

Yup, I saw that on TV as well. Dude was STOMPING on packages and pillaging suitcases, pretty disgusting.

Unfortunately, yea they do. I have a friend that I used to go to grade school with that works Terminal 4,5,6 at LAX. TSA certification is weak sauce, very easy. He's not a criminal, but I wouldnt call him a grade A citizen either. I hear stories from him that I cant even disclose.

RA40

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Here is one story:
http://www.knbc.com/news/4508961/detail.html

IS250SoCal

everytime........