Theft from overhead bin
Jul 23, 2013 | 8:58 am
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Theft from overhead bin
I want to say that I was not aware of the scale of this problem, but apparently in SE Asia and especially on budget airlines is is quite common:
In 2012, 43 cases were reported in all. As of Tuesday, there have already been 36 reported cases this year.
In 2012, 43 cases were reported in all. As of Tuesday, there have already been 36 reported cases this year.
Jul 23, 2013 | 9:04 am
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I'd say that it's a problem on all airlines. That's why I always try to keep my bag in front of me, in the overheads, so I could see if someone took it.
There are the famous case of an AF FA who stole huge amounts of valuables over a few years who got caught a year or two ago.
There are the famous case of an AF FA who stole huge amounts of valuables over a few years who got caught a year or two ago.
Jul 23, 2013 | 12:11 pm
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Oh yes, don't go there. In Singapore for example chewing a gum is not considered a fundamental human right...
But in light of the situation - how one would qualify unwarranted access to someone else's property?
The one more weird part of the story is that three FAs witnessed the whole ordeal and one of them recorded it, apparently on her mobile phone. And seems they did not intervene...
But in light of the situation - how one would qualify unwarranted access to someone else's property?
The one more weird part of the story is that three FAs witnessed the whole ordeal and one of them recorded it, apparently on her mobile phone. And seems they did not intervene...
Jul 23, 2013 | 12:18 pm
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Oh yes, don't go there. In Singapore for example chewing a gum is not considered a fundamental human right...
But in light of the situation - how one would qualify unwarranted access to someone else's property?
The one more weird part of the story is that three FAs witnessed the whole ordeal and one of them recorded it, apparently on her mobile phone. And seems they did not intervene...
But in light of the situation - how one would qualify unwarranted access to someone else's property?
The one more weird part of the story is that three FAs witnessed the whole ordeal and one of them recorded it, apparently on her mobile phone. And seems they did not intervene...
I'm sure the FA's wanted to get proof of what the guy was doing. Probably nothing too valuable in the bag.
Jul 23, 2013 | 12:38 pm
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Originally Posted by Theft Act 1968 S1 (1)
A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it
Jul 23, 2013 | 12:52 pm
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Jul 23, 2013 | 1:33 pm
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Jul 23, 2013 | 1:46 pm
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lets compare the scale of overhead bin thefts to car thefts in the county in which i live. 36 ovhd bags in 6 months. 50 car thefts per day in prince george county. 18000 a year, 36 is a joke. protect yourself.
Jul 23, 2013 | 1:50 pm
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Jul 23, 2013 | 3:23 pm
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While theft from you carry on may not be common it is not unheard of. Here are a few suggestions to protect your valuables while in the air.
Shak
http://www.corporatetravelsafety.com...on-board-theft
Shak
http://www.corporatetravelsafety.com...on-board-theft
Jul 23, 2013 | 4:51 pm
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Always lock all compartments in carry-ons. Anyone going through security is at high risk or theft by TSA or other pax. Theft from overhead bins is easy if bags aren't locked. Same rules on a train or any bus. It amazes me how dumb so many people are.