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Why black suitcases vanish at baggage claim

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Blending in with the crowd is the absolute worst strategy for baggage retrieval. Thieves exclusively target the generic dark rollers precisely because nobody will ever question them confidently grabbing an incredibly boring bag off the squeaking conveyor belt.

Why black suitcases vanish at baggage claim
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