CRIME
Police search for luggage thief suspect
Jun 14, 2022, 3:52 PM
The possible suspect who took luggage from two victims in April and May, 2022. (Credit: SLCPD)
(Credit: SLCPD)
SALT LAKE CITY – Authorities are asking the public’s help to identify an alleged luggage thief.
According to Salt Lake City police, the man is suspected of stealing luggage from the Salt Lake City International Airport twice in the last few months.
Police believe he first stole luggage on April 4th around 2:23 p.m.
Surveillance footage shows the suspect stepping off a UTA Trax train, walking to the baggage carousel, taking the luggage, and walking back to the UTA station and boarding a train.
We need help identifying a man wanted in two different felony-related luggage thefts from @slcairport. If you recognize this man call 801-799-3000 and reference case 22-802249
More info here: https://t.co/2GGfOJgNWb#slc #slcpd #saltlakecity pic.twitter.com/67rlzcvUSf
— Salt Lake City Police (@slcpd) June 14, 2022
The second theft happened on May 18th around 4:45 p.m. Again, surveillance footage caught the suspect taking a bag from the carousel.
Police said each bag is worth more than $1,500, and these thefts are considered felonies.
If you recognize the suspect, police ask you to call 801-799-3000 and reference case 22-802249.
