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Oh, Snap! My Jewels Got Swiped: 12 Netizens Share Their Heist Recovery Tips

At the airport, things often get lost. Some items are more likely to be found, but what if jewelry's stolen from your luggage? Here are top forum responses.

YOU WILL NEVER SEE YOUR JEWELRY AGAIN

"You may not recover missing jewelry from airliners, but the Montreal Convention stipulates airlines are liable for baggage theft. Report items to the airline within seven days for potential compensation up to 1600 USD. However, most airlines' policies instruct passengers not to put valuables in checked bags."

ONLINE PAGES

“If you have pictures of the locket, you could post them on ‘Help Me Find’ online pages. Some of the people there have excellent search skills.”

CLAIM YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE

"Your insurance should cover theft even on trips, after the deductible. Sentimental value isn't covered. Recovering lost items requires thorough local investigation. "

PURSUE A CLAIM WITH EACH PARTY INVOLVED

"You may claim: with the airline, though success varies; use baggage insurance; claim on home insurance (consider impacts on claim history/premiums). With enough funds, possibly hire a PI to locate the item."

CHALK THIS UP AS A LESSON LEARNED

"Unless you have mafia influence, consider this a lesson. You hear about people getting robbed by airport security or even during flights."

DO NOT TRAVEL WITH ANYTHING OF VALUE TO YOU

"After a theft at a luxury hotel, I learned: don't bring valuable items. Armed thieves took my friends' luxury items. Police suspected an insider, but never found them."

DON’T PUT THEM IN YOUR LUGGAGE

“You’ll never see it again. A hard lesson to learn, but nothing of value should ever be left in your checked luggage.”

CHANCES OF YOU GETTING IT BACK ARE LOW

"Apologies for your loss. Chances of recovery are slim. Skilled artists can recreate it, it won't be the same but may help fill the void."

DON’T KICK YOURSELF

“Don't beat yourself up. My husband lost my ring during travel, noticed only at the final destination. No help or compensation from TSA. Travel mishaps can happen.”

CREDIT CARD ISSUERS MAY COVER YOUR LOSS

“If you bought it using a credit card, the issuer may cover the loss. Sorry about your locket.”

REACH OUT TO THE AIRPORT OPERATOR

"Reach out to the airport operator or local government, they may be able to assist in investigations. Try a Freedom of Information request for baggage video. Mention it to staff next time you fly, they might help too. Good luck."

JUST ACCEPT IT

"Airlines warn against putting jewelry in check-in luggage due to low compensation & high theft risk, as locks are easily opened, especially TSA locks." [source]

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