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Old July 21st, 2010, 02:46 PM posted to rec.travel.europe,rec.travel.air,misc.consumers,soc.culture.french,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Stewardess arrested for stealing from passengers

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/835663-s...air-passengers

Stewardess stole from sleeping air passengers

An Air France stewardess has been arrested after stealing thousands of
pounds in cash and valuables as her unsuspecting victims slept on long-haul
flights.

The 47-year-old – named only as Lucie R – targeted dozens of wealthy
Japanese business travellers flying between Paris and Tokyo in first class,
reportedly because many frequently carried large amounts of cash.

‘The first complaints of theft came in January, when five passengers said
they had lost a total of €4,000 (£3,400) during a flight from the far east,’
said French police.

‘Then reports of theft multiplied throughout the year – totalling incidents
of theft on 142 flights.’

The light-fingered thief also pilfered jewellery, watches and credit cards
while pretending to make passengers more comfortable. Gold and silver, a
Cartier watch and a diamond ring were all unearthed in a safe deposit box
at a bank in her home town of Rouen, northern France.

After a six-month investigation comparing staff rotas with theft
complaints, she was seized at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle at 4.30am on Friday
as she got off the 12-hour flight from Tokyo.

‘She has confessed to 26 separate thefts that she can remember – but
clearly there are others,’ said police.

‘Her bank account also reflects the fact that she was amassing far more
cash than her salary would suggest.’

Air France said it was only responsible for property in hold luggage.

They said passengers who thought they had been robbed should contact their
insurance company.

The woman faces up to ten years in jail if convicted. She’s also lost her
job.

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Old July 21st, 2010, 05:27 PM posted to rec.travel.europe,rec.travel.air,misc.consumers,soc.culture.french,rec.aviation.piloting
Runge 124
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Default Stewardess arrested for stealing from passengers and michaelnewport is happy

So what, crossposter ?


"Bienvenue Ã* Bord" a écrit dans le message de groupe de
discussion : ...
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/835663-s...air-passengers

Stewardess stole from sleeping air passengers

An Air France stewardess has been arrested after stealing thousands of
pounds in cash and valuables as her unsuspecting victims slept on
long-haul flights.

The 47-year-old – named only as Lucie R – targeted dozens of wealthy
Japanese business travellers flying between Paris and Tokyo in first
class, reportedly because many frequently carried large amounts of cash.

‘The first complaints of theft came in January, when five passengers said
they had lost a total of €4,000 (£3,400) during a flight from the far
east,’ said French police.

‘Then reports of theft multiplied throughout the year – totalling
incidents of theft on 142 flights.’

The light-fingered thief also pilfered jewellery, watches and credit cards
while pretending to make passengers more comfortable. Gold and silver, a
Cartier watch and a diamond ring were all unearthed in a safe deposit box
at a bank in her home town of Rouen, northern France.

After a six-month investigation comparing staff rotas with theft
complaints, she was seized at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle at 4.30am on
Friday as she got off the 12-hour flight from Tokyo.

‘She has confessed to 26 separate thefts that she can remember – but
clearly there are others,’ said police.

‘Her bank account also reflects the fact that she was amassing far more
cash than her salary would suggest.’

Air France said it was only responsible for property in hold luggage.

They said passengers who thought they had been robbed should contact their
insurance company.

The woman faces up to ten years in jail if convicted. She’s also lost her
job.

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Old July 22nd, 2010, 12:37 AM posted to rec.travel.europe,rec.travel.air,misc.consumers,soc.culture.french,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default scRunge arrested for stealing from passengers and HE is happy


Yup........we ALWAYS knew it............

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On Jul 21, 10:27*am, "Runge 124" wrote:
So what, crossposter ?

"Bienvenue à Bord" a écrit dans le message de groupe de
discussion : ...



http://www.metro.co.uk/news/835663-s...m-sleeping-air...


Stewardess stole from sleeping air passengers


An Air France stewardess has been arrested after stealing thousands of
pounds in cash and valuables as her unsuspecting victims slept on
long-haul flights.


The 47-year-old – named only as Lucie R – targeted dozens of wealthy
Japanese business travellers flying between Paris and Tokyo in first
class, reportedly because many frequently carried large amounts of cash..


‘The first complaints of theft came in January, when five passengers said
they had lost a total of €4,000 (£3,400) during a flight from the far
east,’ said French police.


‘Then reports of theft multiplied throughout the year – totalling
incidents of theft on 142 flights.’


The light-fingered thief also pilfered jewellery, watches and credit cards
while pretending to make passengers more comfortable. Gold and silver, a
Cartier watch and a diamond ring were all unearthed in a safe deposit box
at a bank in her home town of Rouen, northern France.


After a six-month investigation comparing staff rotas with theft
complaints, she was seized at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle at 4.30am on
Friday as she got off the 12-hour flight from Tokyo.


‘She has confessed to 26 separate thefts that she can remember – but
clearly there are others,’ said police.


‘Her bank account also reflects the fact that she was amassing far more
cash than her salary would suggest.’


Air France said it was only responsible for property in hold luggage.


They said passengers who thought they had been robbed should contact their
insurance company.


The woman faces up to ten years in jail if convicted. She’s also lost her
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Old July 22nd, 2010, 06:03 AM posted to rec.travel.europe,rec.travel.air,misc.consumers,soc.culture.french,rec.aviation.piloting
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"Gregory Morrow" a écrit dans le message de
groupe de discussion :
...

Yup........we ALWAYS knew it............

--
Best
Greg


On Jul 21, 10:27 am, "Runge 124" wrote:
So what, crossposter ?

"Bienvenue à Bord" a écrit dans le message de groupe
de
discussion : ...



http://www.metro.co.uk/news/835663-s...m-sleeping-air...

Stewardess stole from sleeping air passengers


An Air France stewardess has been arrested after stealing thousands of
pounds in cash and valuables as her unsuspecting victims slept on
long-haul flights.


The 47-year-old – named only as Lucie R – targeted dozens of wealthy
Japanese business travellers flying between Paris and Tokyo in first
class, reportedly because many frequently carried large amounts of
cash.


‘The first complaints of theft came in January, when five passengers
said
they had lost a total of €4,000 (£3,400) during a flight from the far
east,’ said French police.


‘Then reports of theft multiplied throughout the year – totalling
incidents of theft on 142 flights.’


The light-fingered thief also pilfered jewellery, watches and credit
cards
while pretending to make passengers more comfortable. Gold and silver,
a
Cartier watch and a diamond ring were all unearthed in a safe deposit
box
at a bank in her home town of Rouen, northern France.


After a six-month investigation comparing staff rotas with theft
complaints, she was seized at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle at 4.30am on
Friday as she got off the 12-hour flight from Tokyo.


‘She has confessed to 26 separate thefts that she can remember – but
clearly there are others,’ said police.


‘Her bank account also reflects the fact that she was amassing far more
cash than her salary would suggest.’


Air France said it was only responsible for property in hold luggage.


They said passengers who thought they had been robbed should contact
their
insurance company.


The woman faces up to ten years in jail if convicted. She’s also lost
her
job.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


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Old July 23rd, 2010, 02:47 PM posted to rec.travel.europe,rec.travel.air,misc.consumers,soc.culture.french,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Stewardess arrested for stealing from passengers

Good! Flying sux enough as it is.
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Old July 25th, 2010, 12:07 PM posted to rec.travel.air
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Default Stewardess arrested for stealing from passengers

Good! Flying sux enough as it is...

Maybe you'd rather swim?




 




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