Has anyone ever had anything taken from them in the PC?

I usually leave my briefcase/laptop and jacket in one of the cubby holes or next to my chair in the PC. I often leave my boarding pass and cellphone on the table in front of me. I only use the lockers if I am going to be leaving the PC for more than an hour.

Lately though, after reading a story about smugglers that place contraband in sleeping pax carry-ons on intl flights and then snatch the bags from them after (or if) they clear customs, I have begun to be more conscious of the security of my belongings.

The inclusion of the PC in Priority Pass has also increased my awareness of this issue. This is not a reflection on the members of Priority Pass, but if utilization of the clubs increases it seems that thefts or other crimes may also rise. With more people using the clubs you add many of the elements criminals look for, including increased opportunity(more people), the ability to avoid detection and escape(crowds, less ID required for entry). It also stands to reason as the number of people entering the club increases, so does the number of potential criminals.

Should flyers be concerned about the security of their belongings in the PC? Or, should I just relax, and go back to my old way of not worrying about having my things stolen? Has anyone been the victim of a crime in a PC(or on an airplane for that matter)?

(BTW, I saw a coach pax take a pair of those CO headphones from the empty seat in front of me on Sunday. I gave the woman a nasty look, but figured I would wait until the pax in those seats arrived before I said anything. Turned out that the couple in those seats didn't speak English and slept the entire flight. Should I have confronted the lady or told an FA?)

jh