My baggage was stolen by a fellow passenger on same Airasia flight from Bali to Kuala Lumpur LCCT airport on 15th September 2010. Quick reporting of lost baggage and repeated phonecalls intercepted the thieving couple. They had left the wife's Crocodile suitcase behind which was the only one left on the revolving conveyor belt. Airasia staff checked the details and rang the tour leader who did the group-check-in. Tour leader rang thief who said she collected correctly her baggage and that Airasia staff made mistake. When I heard this I got angry, personally rang tour leader Mr. Lee and told him that the thief's suitcase is right in front of me. reading out her name and address tag. Mr. Lee then realised its serious and rang thief again and ask them to return to airport. I personally rang the thief's husband (hp no. given by Mr Lee), scolded him and asked him to come back to airport to return my suitcase. They finally returned my Pierre Cardin suitcase, 2 hours after the plane landed at 11.15pm. By then I was waiting for them in the LCCT police station. Argument ensued. Thief had no guilt complex and was aggresively defensive. Thief asked her husband not to speak and she did all the defending. I was happy to see my suitcase and eager to go home. It was 2am, I got them to pay for my taxi home (RM110). However they were still at the Police Station when I left. Wondered if they had to pay to get out of the police station. They said the husband took my suitcase by mistake. I hope she will stop stealing in future.
Look at the photos and compare. Its not even similar. Whats your verdict.
The thief's Crocodile suitcase (very light in weight, probably half-empty). Its grey colour. Her name Eileen Ee, and address tag on handle. (If someone is so careful to put a tag on it, wouldn't they check if its their baggage when collecting from conveyor belt...or when putting it on a trolley....or when walking out....or when loading it into their car? If its a mistake, it would have been noticed during one of these moments. My verdict: planned and deliberate theft marked by greed and opportunity.
My bright red Pierre Cardin. Baggage weight 30kg. with all my Bali goodies inside. Before my trip I prayed for God to protect my suitcase as well, first time I specifically included my suitcase, and baggage drama unfolds. God either has a sense of humour or he wants me to catch a thief. This incident has been a very good practical learning experience for me and especially MM. I believe everything happens for a good reason. I trust in you God. I praise you God. Thank you God.
Mr. Ricky of Lost and Found, seen here making phonecalls after retrieving thief's baggage from the conveyor belt. Thanks Ricky for your swift action and patience. Details of the owner was traced through baggage ID tag. Intercepting the thief was possible because: 1) she left her baggage behind and left airport saying she collected her bag (evidence she stole someone else's). 2) she travelled with a tour group, so we could ring her tour members/friends and tell them what happened.
Jesus your name is power
