‘I thought they were safe’: Woman claims engagement ring stolen from checked luggage

Items in your suitcase don't always make it to our final destination. This woman says she learned that lesson the hard way.
Published: Apr. 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM CDT|Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:56 AM CDT
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(InvestigateTV) — Getting through the airport can be stressful. This includes making sure your luggage gets to and from your destination.

After you check a bag, the last thing you want to do is worry about its security.

Stowing an item in your suitcase doesn’t always mean it’s safe. A Kansas City native learned this lesson the hard way after she said the diamonds in her checked luggage didn’t make it to their intended stop.

Reporter Zac Summers gets some insight from experts about ways to protect your valuables when packing your bags.