Cargo handlers arrested for stealing gold bars at Los Angeles International Airport, prosecutors say

Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing gold bars while working as cargo handlers at Los Angeles International Airport, federal prosecutors said. Marlon Moody, 38, and Brian Benson, 35, both of Los Angeles, were taken into custody without incident on Tuesday morning by agents with the FBI. Both men were charged with conspiracy as… Continue reading Cargo handlers arrested for stealing gold bars at Los Angeles International Airport, prosecutors say

TSA lost-and-found at LAX overflowing with unclaimed laptops, smartphones

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport lost and found

One hundred fifty-four laptops, 98 cellphones, 18 iPads and 32 wallets. These are among the thousands of items Los Angeles International Airport lost and found passengers have left at security checkpoints over the past month. And the TSA said Wednesday it would like to reunite them with their owners. As electronic gadgets replace books and… Continue reading TSA lost-and-found at LAX overflowing with unclaimed laptops, smartphones

LAX Lost and Found Ranks High in lost and found

Heading to LAX for the holidays? TSA receives about 12,000 complaints each year of items lost or stolen from luggage nationwide. No one knows if the thieves are TSA officers or baggage handlers, but we found that during the most recent eight-year period LAX has the most complaints in the nation. “For me it was… Continue reading LAX Lost and Found Ranks High in lost and found