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Workers accused of stealing from travelers at McCarran Airport

Posted at 4:51 PM, Feb 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-08 20:29:03-05

Las Vegas police are investigating a group of McCarran Airport workers accused of stealing items from travelers and then selling them at pawn shops.

Among the stolen items were a gun, ammunition and luxury items.

Police released an arrest report that shows at least two workers of a third party company are in custody in connection with the crime. One of the arrested workers is 19 years old.

13 Action News Crime and Safety Expert and retired Las Vegas police Lt. Randy Sutton says this isn't the first time this type of ring was busted at McCarran Airport.

McCarran says they cannot comment because this is an open and ongoing investigation.