Contract worker accused of stealing jewelry from luggage at Charlotte airport

An airport contract worker faces felony charges following an investigation into high-end jewelry stolen from luggage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Alonys Reyes-Garcia is charged with possession of stolen property and felony larceny in connection with the thefts. Police allege the stolen David Yurman jewelry was later found for sale on Facebook Marketplace.

According to court documents, Reyes-Garcia was employed by a contractor and had access to checked baggage at the airport. The victim, after discovering the theft, located the missing Yurman jewelry being sold on a Facebook Marketplace account and alerted authorities.

Detectives subsequently reached out to Reyes-Garcia about buying the jewelry and court documents indicate he agreed to sell the items at his home address…

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