Lessons from Hong Kong singer Jenny Tseng’s luggage theft experience

Veteran Hong Kong Cantopop star Jenny Tseng shared online that she had fallen victim to theft recently, losing luxury items such as Louis Vuitton products from her checked luggage.

Her case highlights a common concern for many travellers about safety while flying.

The Post examines the steps you can take to safeguard your personal belongings and how to submit an insurance claim for stolen items.

1. What happened to Jenny Tseng?

The 72-year-old singer said on Thursday that she was alarmed at losing “all valuable items”, including Louis Vuitton coats and new bags, after checking in her luggage with China Airlines in London for her flight back to Hong Kong.

“Believe it or not, when I opened my luggage at home, all valuable items were stolen,” Tseng said in a social media post that attracted more than 1,000 reactions and dozens of comments.

“I want to tell everyone to be extra careful. My lost items were worth more than the flight tickets.”

She said that she suspected the theft occurred on the conveyor belt system and had reported the incident to police in the United Kingdom.