Transportation Security Administration, on the JOB!!!

**Team Sergeant** · 11-04-2009, 20:40

This guy and his misfit steal over 1000 pieces of luggage from one of the busiest airports in the nation.
He must have made a 1000 trips into the SKY HARBOR airport baggage area.
TSA agents EVERYWHERE, cameras EVERYWHERE and yet they steal over 1000 pieces of luggage.
Clothing and weapons etc etc etc right in from of the Transportation Security Administration.
Someone should be flipping hamburgers art Wendy's instead of head of security for SKY HARBOR Airport.
Sleep well, the Transportation Security Administration is on the job!!!! Your tax dollars at work. We sure have some morons at the helm. Pray the real bad guys don't show up again.

TS

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protects the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Stolen Luggage Found at W. Valley Home
Pair accused of stealing 1,000 pieces of luggage
Updated: Wednesday, 04 Nov 2009, 9:22 AM MST
Published : Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 9:42 AM MST

WADDELL, Ariz. - It's one of the most frustrating things that can happen while traveling -- your luggage is lost and doesn't arrive at your destination.

On Friday morning, hundreds of suitcases, still tagged, were found at a home north of Phoenix in Waddell.

Keith King, 61, and Stacy King, 38, are accused of stealing the luggage from Sky Harbor Airport. The Kings were arrested at their home and were charged with burglary and tampering with evidence.

Police say the Kings are suspects in an investigation involving thousands of suitcases stolen from Sky Harbor. Tuesday, Police officers are loading suitcases into trucks to bring in for evidence.

Police were tipped off to the suspicious activity after an airport officer caught King ripping off a bag at the airport weeks ago. Then, authorities found that King had visited the airport more than 60 times recently but never boarded a plane.

Neighbors say they noticed something strange going on at the Kings' residence.

"They'd take their trailer out at sunset, come home at 4 o'clock in the morning... it was a horse trailer, they don't have horses over there, so it was very suspicious what was happening," said neighbor Eugene Huneycutt.

Another neighbor said the Kings' held yard sales often, selling luggage.

Officials at Sky Harbor airport are looking at whether changes need to be made to their baggage security. Sky Harbor's Debra Ostreicher says its been years since anyone was checking baggage claim tickets, but it's possible the practice could be implemented again.

If you think you might be a victim of stolen luggage, call (602) 495-7808.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news...luggage_110309

LongWire · 11-04-2009, 21:20

"Another neighbor said the Kings' held yard sales often, selling luggage."

TS- Don't be pissed that you missed out on some good Yard Sales!!!

Ret10Echo · 11-05-2009, 06:02

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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

This guy and his misfit steal over 1000 pieces of luggage from one of the busiest airports in the nation.
He must have made a 1000 trips into the SKY HARBOR airport baggage area.
TSA agents EVERYWHERE, cameras EVERYWHERE and yet they steal over 1000 pieces of luggage.
Clothing and weapons etc etc etc right in from of the Transportation Security Administration.
Someone should be flipping hamburgers art Wendy's instead of head of security for SKY HARBOR Airport.
Sleep well, the Transportation Security Administration is on the job!!!! Your tax dollars at work. We sure have some morons at the helm. Pray the real bad guys don't show up again.

TS

I'm sure Mz Napalatanano will provide a statement and briefing to a Hill staffer...

The other option of course is that you could have FPS providing security instead

**Pete** · 11-05-2009, 06:20

I've found it's best to move straight from the A/C to the baggage claim area.

Might make a fast pit stop but I usually get to the baggage claim area before the luggage does.

Stand back sometimes and let the crowd grab first but I spot my bag and keep an eye on it while it goes round and round.

At least I only have to worry about the crooks that work for the airline.

Red Flag 1 · 11-05-2009, 07:28

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Originally Posted by Pete

I've found it's best to move straight from the A/C to the baggage claim area.

Might make a fast pit stop but I usually get to the baggage claim area before the luggage does.

Stand back sometimes and let the crowd grab first but I spot my bag and keep an eye on it while it goes round and round.

At least I only have to worry about the crooks that work for the airline.

And, no matter how long and complex the route to baggage claim, I always get there before my baggage.

RF 1

TOMAHAWK9521 · 11-05-2009, 08:59

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Originally Posted by Red Flag 1

And, no matter how long and complex the route to baggage claim, I always get there before my baggage.

RF 1

Unless, of course, you are trying to get through someplace like Narita, outside of Tokyo.

Ret10Echo · 11-05-2009, 10:06

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Originally Posted by Red Flag 1

And, no matter how long and complex the route to baggage claim, I always get there before my baggage.

RF 1

It takes time to root through all those bags. Perhaps if you packed nicer stuff or maybe some gifts they would reconsider the contents of your bag.

Red Flag 1 · 11-05-2009, 12:09

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Originally Posted by Ret10Echo

It takes time to root through all those bags. Perhaps if you packed nicer stuff or maybe some gifts they would reconsider the contents of your bag.

Nicer stuff is carry on! Have flown with with Martin guitars and china as carry on; not easy but possible.

In 1970, there were TV commercials that showed an ape doing his/her best to destroy a suit case. It seems to me that the "ape" has evolved some!

RF 1

Richard · 11-05-2009, 12:35

Don't know about Phoenix - but TSA isn't anywhere near the baggage claim areas for the airports I frequent - DFW/SFO/SMA/ABQ/SLC/DEN - they are all at the entry control points into the restricted concourse areas.

Dallas Love Field used to have airline personnel at the baggage claim exit points and you had to show a matching tag on luggage and stub w/airline ticket to be able to exit with the luggage - hasn't been a requirement for a couple of years now.

Looks as if somebody decided to ignore the baggage claim 'honor' system...yet again. Shocking.

Y va tan…

Richard's $.02

**Team Sergeant** · 11-05-2009, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Richard

Don't know about Phoenix - but TSA isn't anywhere near the baggage claim areas for the airports I frequent - DFW/SFO/SMA/ABQ/SLC/DEN - they are all at the entry control points into the restricted concourse areas.

Richard's $.02

I was waiting for someone to mention that, TSA has cameras everywhere including the baggage area. In fact as you deplane you go down an escalator to the baggage area that has some extremely sophicated electronic devices you must pass in front of....

They are "watching" you leave......

In the baggage area there are "airport police" that keep traffic moving, want to bet some of these airport police have seen this guy a few hundred times, all with different bags and no one sounded and no alarm bells went off? I guess showing up about 1000 times is not considered "suspicious behaviour"

Sleep safe America...... the TSA is on guard.

DemoMan · 11-05-2009, 13:05

TSA Should partner up with the US Military Special Forces Reserve!

Richard · 11-05-2009, 13:34

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Sleep safe America...... the TSA is on guard.

More likely - "Sleep safe TSA...America is on guard."

Based on my experiences with the size 2 hats of the TSA - I suspect that agency is where the military recruiters send the 75% who are ineligible for military service because they are too stupid.

I saw a news report this morning which showed a reporter entering a baggage claim area, acting as if she belonged there and talking on her cell phone, just picked up a bag and walked out with it - nobody noticed.

Surveillance only works when the operator behind the viewing monitor is awake and capable of paying attention.

Richard

Ret10Echo · 11-05-2009, 14:12

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Originally Posted by Red Flag 1

Nicer stuff is carry on! Have flown with with Martin guitars and china as carry on; not easy but possible.

In 1970, there were TV commercials that showed an ape doing his/her best to destroy a suit case. It seems to me that the "ape" has evolved some!

RF 1

LOL...don't know about the "Ape" evolving...but with most people not locking their bags it is much easier to gain access.

Utah Bob · 11-05-2009, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Richard

Don't know about Phoenix - but TSA isn't anywhere near the baggage claim areas for the airports I frequent - DFW/SFO/SMA/ABQ/SLC/DEN - they are all at the entry control points into the restricted concourse areas.

Dallas Love Field used to have airline personnel at the baggage claim exit points and you had to show a matching tag on luggage and stub w/airline ticket to be able to exit with the luggage - hasn't been a requirement for a couple of years now.

Looks as if somebody decided to ignore the baggage claim 'honor' system...yet again. Shocking.

Y va tan…

Richard's $.02

I remember Vegas had the same setup for awhile. Not anymore. Need some luggage and prizes? Just go out to the nearest big airport walk over to baggage claim and take your pick. You could even get a Redcap to take it out to your car for you. Virtually no chance of getting caught.
But just try to sneak some extra shampoo in your carry on......

Ret10Echo · 11-05-2009, 14:38

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Originally Posted by Utah Bob

I remember Vegas had the same setup for awhile. Not anymore. Need some luggage and prizes? Just go out to the nearest big airport walk over to baggage claim and take your pick. You could even get a Redcap to take it out to your car for you. Virtually no chance of getting caught.
But just try to sneak some extra shampoo in your carry on......

Wonder how much the airlines could save if they stopped providing baggage claim tickets. Of course overseas I have been to airports that would not allow you to exit the terminal unless you presented security with your matching claim ticket.

Once again it's all for show. The Government standard.