What did the Spirit Airlines employees allegedly steal?

Two Spirit Airlines employees are accused of stealing a passenger's $500 Louis Vuitton wristlet.

Where did the alleged theft by Spirit Airlines employees occur?

The alleged theft by the Spirit Airlines employees took place at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

What action has Spirit Airlines taken against the employees?

Spirit Airlines has suspended one employee without pay and placed the other on a leave of absence pending investigation.

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Spirit Employees Nabbed for Louis Vuitton Bag Theft

23 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Two Spirit Airlines employees face theft charges for a Louis Vuitton wristlet.
The alleged theft occurred at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
One employee is suspended; the other is on leave pending investigation.

Spirit Employees Nabbed for Louis Vuitton Bag Theft

Two Spirit Airlines employees are facing theft charges for allegedly pilfering a passenger's Louis Vuitton wristlet valued at $505. The incident reportedly occurred on October 19 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Security footage captured the passenger leaving the wristlet behind, with an employee later finding it.

Investigators reviewed CCTV footage showing guest supervisor Olukunle Idowu allegedly accessing the wristlet, taking its contents, and then later, with co-defendant Hyacinth Linton, disposing of the empty bag. Linton is accused of placing the empty wristlet into her backpack while the plastic bag containing other items was discarded.

Spirit Airlines confirmed awareness of the charges filed in November. The company stated one employee is suspended without pay, and the other is on leave. A thorough investigation is underway, with further actions promised based on its conclusion. Idowu and Linton were arrested in November and have entered not guilty pleas for petit theft charges.