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As a note, it is likely your stuff was stolen by TSA who scans the luggage, or Menzies who actually handle Alaska's luggage operations.
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There have been numerous cases of thieving airline employees taking customers stuff
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Seriously Jim? So TSA can't possibly be guilty of taking things out of peoples bags? And there are "no" cases of TSA thefts? I know you didn't say it but it would seem that way. So you mean the guys with the actual x-ray machines and tools to break locks, can't possibly be.... thieves? Wait, wait...
This was in 2004 -
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/...in643165.shtml
This was taken last year -
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local-b...-From-MIA.html
One more? How bout my personal favorite?
http://gone-hollywood.com/2008/10/ts...00-hbo-camera/
To say Gromit has no basis is bull. It is HIGHLY likely that the camera was taken by a TSA agent. If ever valuables go missing from a checked bag I'd blame TSA first and foremost.
To the OP: if you wanna find out who took your camera, or look to be compensated for the loss you cannot blame one. Blame all! Start with TSA, whom are the first hands in the cookie jar and work your way from their. You cannot automatically assume an airline agent took it,
though jim is correct, Airline agents are not innocent, they steal as well. But it is also well documented that TSA agents, customs agents, hell even police officers have a tendency to "dip in the till".
I would also agree with Jim that though the airlines state they are not responsible for the loss of valuables doesn't mean it's open season to your stuff. I would file a claim and if they won't do it, file a lawsuit (small claims). If you have receipts for the camera or any documents (credit card statements, online receipts, warranty) all would be most helpful.
I would also follow Gromit's suggestion and get a TSA lock on all future checked lugguage so if something does go missing you know who to blame first hand. Make sure before the bag leaves your site all the locks are in place. Finally, regardless of the check bag rule, never pack your valuables, medication, important documents. That's just common sense.