[jimworcs]

Unusual I know, but I am partially with AA on this one. There is a tone to the original post which seeks to transfer the responsibility for the theft from the thief to the airline. That is wrong. How could AA enforce this? Every time a passenger gets up and goes in to their luggage, what do you expect the FA to do? Demand proof the item is theirs? How would the passenger do this? Perhaps you want the overhead bins locked and access banned? Can you for see any problems with this? It is ridiculous and blaming AA for the actions of the thief are just wrong. You have two beefs. 1). With the thief. 2) With the fat lazy cops who can't be arsed to do some basic police work. Put the blame where it belongs and make Boston Police get the manifest. It may not be sufficient proof but could at least scare the thief and give them a sleepless night or two.