L.A. Times Travel Show: Kevin Coffey shares travel safety tips
Kevin Coffey is an expert on travel crime avoidance and author of the book “Traveler Beware! An Undercover Cop’s Guide to Avoiding: Pickpockets, Luggage Theft, and Travel Scams.” He appeared Saturday and will return at 1 p.m. Sunday at the L.A. Times Travel Show. (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)
Security expert Kevin Coffey shares tips for staying safe while traveling.
Coffey demonstrates how a regular zipper bag can be compromised when you’re on the road. (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)
Coffey shares tips for what to do when you lose something at the airport. (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)
Coffey demonstrates different types of luggage that provide extra security features. (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)
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You may picture a thief or pickpocket a certain way, but they can look like anyone, Coffey says. (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)
Coffey recommends purchasing luggage that’s easy to recognize. (Is yours black?) Tagging your luggage helps, too. (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)
It was standing room only at Coffey’s appearance. Join the conversation at 1 p.m. Sunday. (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)