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Victim Hotline Set Up in Sky Harbor Luggage Theft

Updated: Wednesday, 08 Sep 2010, 3:24 PM MST
Published : Wednesday, 08 Sep 2010, 3:24 PM MST

PHOENIX - Phoenix Police's Property Crimes Unit has set up a hotline for potential victims, after they arrest a man for stealing personal belongings off the luggage conveyer belt at Sky Harbor International Airport.

Possible victims should call 602-495-7827.

23-year-old Michael Hegstad was arrested on August 26. He is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of personal items from luggage within in the past year. Hegstad worked with Elite Line Services, which operates the conveyer system.

Police want to remind potential victims of these things before they call:

1. Those affected by these thefts were those with outgoing flights.

2. This is not for lost/stolen luggage. Victims still obtained their luggage after the flight. Items were taken from inside luggage.

3. Victims would have been traveling out of Phoenix within the last year.

4. Victims should be prepared to provide serial numbers, personally applied numbers or identifying characteristics to items.

5. Victims should be prepared to provide a description of rare items or jewelry.

6. Very little clothing was recovered. Items consist of personal electronics, sunglasses, backpacks, and purses.

To see photos of some of the recovered items that were stolen, see the photo gallery.

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