Stolen Luggage Found at W. Valley Home

It's one of the most frustrating things that can happen while traveling -- your luggage is lost and doesn't arrive at your destination.

On Friday morning, hundreds of suitcases, still tagged, were found at a home north of Phoenix in Waddell.

Keith King, 61, and Stacy King, 38, are accused of stealing the luggage from Sky Harbor Airport. The Kings were arrested at their home and were charged with burglary and tampering with evidence.

Police say the Kings are suspects in an investigation involving thousands of suitcases stolen from Sky Harbor. Tuesday, Police officers are loading suitcases into trucks to bring in for evidence.

Police were tipped off to the suspicious activity after an airport officer caught King ripping off a bag at the airport weeks ago. Then, authorities found that King had visited the airport more than 60 times recently but never boarded a plane.

Neighbors say they noticed something strange going on at the Kings' residence.

"They'd take their trailer out at sunset, come home at 4 o'clock in the morning... it was a horse trailer, they don't have horses over there, so it was very suspicious what was happening," said neighbor Eugene Huneycutt.

Another neighbor said the Kings' held yard sales often, selling luggage.

Officials at Sky Harbor airport are looking at whether changes need to be made to their baggage security. Sky Harbor's Debra Ostreicher says its been years since anyone was checking baggage claim tickets, but it's possible the practice could be implemented again.

If you think you might be a victim of stolen luggage, call (602) 495-7808.