Caught on camera: Thieves steal $6,000 worth of luggage at Bush Airport

Recognize them? Police need your help finding two people dubbed “Baggage Claim Thieves.”

Baggage Claim Thieves reportedly stole luggage valued at $6,000 (Copyright 2024 by Houston Police Department & Crime Stoppers Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – Authorities need your help finding two people seen on video stealing people’s luggage from the baggage claim area at Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston.

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It happened Thursday, February 15 around 6 p.m., according to the Houston Police Department.

Surveillance footage shows two individuals stealing luggage from the baggage claim area before taking off in a Ford F-150. Police said in a press release the value of the stolen luggage was about $6,000.

Baggage Claim Thieves took off in a white Ford F-150 (Copyright 2024 by Houston Police Department & Crime Stoppers Houston - All rights reserved.)

For any information that could help lead to these baggage claim thieves, Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or going online.


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