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Oct. 16 (UPI) — A Fulton County, Ga., grand jury has indicted Kelvin Lanier Evans for allegedly breaking into a vehicle rented by Beyonce‘s choreographer and stealing two suitcases during the summer.

Evans, 40, is accused of breaking into choreographer Christopher Grant’s rented 2024 Jeep Wagoneer on July 8 while Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour made a stop in Atlanta, CBS News reported.

Local prosecutors on Thursday confirmed that a grand jury indicted Evans on charges that accuse him of breaking a window to access the vehicle and stealing two suitcases.

One or both of the suitcases contained the hard drives on which unreleased music, plans for tour video footage and set lists for respective tour dates were stored.

They also contained jewelry, clothing and other valuables that have not been recovered.

Officers with the Atlanta Police Department arrested Evans on Aug. 26 and held him at the Fulton County Jail, according to Newsweek and local police records.

Evans has remained jailed in lieu of a $20,000 bond.

Grant reported the theft upon discovering the vehicle’s rear window was broken and the two suitcases were missing.

“They have my computers, and it’s really, really important information in there,” he said while reporting the theft to 911.

“I work with someone who’s of a high status,” he added. “I really need my computer and everything.”

The grand jury indicted Evans on Monday, and he is charged with criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with intent to commit theft, ABC News reported.

A preliminary hearing initially was scheduled for Thursday but was canceled after the grand jury indicted Evans.

Evans has a local arrest record dating to January 2002, with several more since, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

His prior arrests include several for theft, armed robbery, assault, drug possession and other criminal violations.

Beyonce won a 2025 Grammy Award for Album of the Year for her Cowboy Carter release.

There is one simple way to make sure you don’t end up picking up the wrong luggage

When it comes to selecting luggage, most travellers instinctively opt for black, grey or navy cases. They appear safe, timeless and seem sensible – until you find yourself at the baggage carousel surrounded by numerous other cases that appear identical.

All of a sudden, your case becomes difficult to identify and you face the possibility of grabbing the wrong one – or another passenger mistakenly taking yours. Because of this, Ryanair has urged passengers who frequently travel with black, navy or grey cases to ‘alter’ their baggage to prevent any mix-ups upon arrival.

The budget airline recommended holidaymakers make their checked luggage more recognisable on the carousel due to how common these shades are, reports the Express.

In a statement last year, Ryanair said: “Make it easier to spot your checked-in luggage on the carousel, especially if your luggage is black, navy or grey (like 99.9 percent of the population). Add a colourful luggage tag or ribbon to the handle so that there’s no confusion on arrival.”

The popular airline also advises passengers to make copies of their passport, driving licence and/or ID card and email them to themselves. It’s also recommended to photograph these documents and save them on your phone for offline access at your destination.

According to research carried out by luggage brand Eminent, over 40% of travellers choose black hard-sided cases. Jamie Frazer, a travel guru from US summer camp Wild Packs, shared with the Economic Times: “Vibrant colours are far easier to spot on the baggage carousel than the typical black hard-sided suitcase.

“If you still want to use a black suitcase, include colourful luggage tags, stickers, or patterned straps so that it stands out in a crowd.”

He further advised that you should “include your name, phone number, and email address on the tag, as these are typically the quickest ways to get in touch.” He then concluded the warning by urging people to always “avoid listing your home address to reduce safety risks.”

A baggage handler has shared his top tip for ensuring your luggage doesn’t get damaged during a flight – and it’s all to do with the type of wheels your suitcase has

Picture yourself embarking on that dream getaway you’ve been planning for ages. You’ve navigated airport security at your perfect destination and now find yourself stationed beside the baggage carousel, anxiously awaiting your luggage’s arrival.

Yet when your case finally emerges, it’s glaringly obvious that it’s been through the wars. It’s bashed about, potentially sporting a busted zip, leaving you to wonder what carnage awaits your fragile belongings inside.

This nightmare scenario is every holidaymaker’s worst fear, but there are measures you can implement to reduce the likelihood of your baggage getting a battering.

An airport baggage handler has taken to Reddit to reveal insider knowledge about their profession, according to Devon Live.

The key to protecting your luggage lies entirely with the wheels, reports the Express.

Cases featuring two wheels, or ideally four functioning ones, can be effortlessly wheeled into the aircraft’s cargo hold, keeping your precious items secure.

Bags lacking wheels frequently end up being hurled into the hold, potentially causing significant damage.

The baggage handler admitted that cases with jammed wheels represent their “absolute least favourite” items to handle.

They revealed: “We try to roll it down, but it just falls over after moving six inches.”

To guarantee your belongings’ safety, they suggest purchasing a top-quality suitcase equipped with four properly working wheels, cushioned interior lining, and a robust outer casing for maximum protection. The handler confessed that fragile stickers might not offer the safeguard travellers assume, hinting that they could inadvertently encourage harsher treatment from staff.

“Some of us are tempted to treat them worse, but we never do. Having a fragile tag doesn’t really make a difference,” he clarified.

Regarding how far wheel-less luggage can be lobbed, the baggage handler revealed the furthest distance they’ve seen was “about five metres or so”.

A baggage handler has shared the ‘worst’ types of suitcases to take on a plane – and those that are more likely to get to your destination unscathed

A baggage handler has named the “worst” types of luggage to use when jetting off abroad, and also revealed which are more likely to arrive in one piece. With a plethora of suitcase options out there, picking the perfect travel companion can be quite the conundrum.

Thankfully, social media platforms like TikTok and Reddit have become goldmines for savvy travel advice, with airport staff dishing out their best-kept secrets to ensure your belongings stay intact during transit. On Reddit, a user by the name of Adam, who works as a baggage handler, opened up the floor for any burning questions.

A curious traveller inquired: “Any tips for avoiding baggage being lost or destroyed? And best/worst types of suitcases/bags?”

Adam’s top tip for dodging misplaced bags was simple: name tags. He pointed out that many bags look the same and often end up on the same flight, saying: “We see a lot of bags that look exactly identical to one another going on the same flight.”

He suggested personalising your luggage with a tag bearing your name and address, making it easy to identify as yours. Other recommendations included distinctive straps wrapped around the bag, reports the Express.

For those keen to keep their cases from harm, he recommended opting for luggage that boasts “four good wheels, with soft lining on the inside and a hard outer shell.”

When another user quizzed, “Why do you hate my bag?” Adam had a clear response: “Is your bag one with a dodgy wheel? One with no wheels at all? One with no proper handholds? Those are some of the bags I really, really hate.”

A curious traveller posed the question: “Hard case bags or cloth bags? Which is better?” To which the airline employee replied: “If you don’t mind your stuff being compressed, then soft case will do you fine, these tend to be more space efficient in the hold.”

The airport worker shared some savvy tips for safeguarding breakables while flying, advising: “If you have anything kinda fragile, you want a hard case to keep that stuff protected.”

When quizzed about the best and worst types of luggage to use, Adam revealed: “Some of the worst bags to buy are the ones which have no wheels.”

He explained the logistics behind the scenes at his airline: “In my airline, none of our holds are bin loaded, so we have to manually stack the bags inside each hold, and they can get fairly long. If your bag has at least 2 high quality wheels, then it allows us to roll them down the hold quickly, making it easier for us.”

Adam highlighted the importance of efficiency, noting: “Otherwise, we have to throw the bags in order to keep to the scheduled times.”

He confessed his pet peeve when it comes to luggage: “My absolute least favourite bags are the ones that have 4 wheels, but one of them is seized up, so we try to roll it down, but it just falls over after moving 6 inches.”

Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet, and TUI passengers are being warned about what they should avoid packing in their suitcases, including some common items that you might not expect

With the summer holiday period now upon us, a top travel expert has issued a warning to those jet setting abroad – keep certain things in your hand luggage at all times.

Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet and TUI fliers have been urged to take note of the potential dangers of packing everyday items that could potentially cause trouble into your suitcase.

TikToker @thepointsguy has advised against tossing essentials into your checked luggage. From suncream to plug adaptors, he’s got the lowdown on what “you should never put in your checked bag, regardless of how short your flight is”.

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For those dependent on prescription meds, you’ll want to pay attention to the expert’s advice. He said: “You may be able to get a doctor to call in your prescription, but that becomes trickier if it’s a weekend or a holiday or if your medication doesn’t allow for refills before the previous prescription runs out.”

He also urged travellers not to store electronics in their checked luggage. He cautioned that while most airport staff are honest, there’s always a “risk” of theft, reports Birmingham Live.

Not to forget, “jewellery and cash” along with anything sentimentally priceless should stay firmly in your hand-carry to avoid potential “financial or emotional loss.”

Lastly, he recommended that “plug adapters and high-quality suncream” should accompany you on board, rather than being buried in your checked baggage, because if your luggage happens to get lost then these things might be difficult to buy in more remote locations.

The savvy traveller insists that “daily necessities” should be tucked into your carry-on, because you never know when you might need an extra outfit, toiletry essentials, and eyewear like glasses or contact lenses.

In reply to the warning, which has gone viral after being widely praised, a TikTok user wrote: “Everything important goes into my carry-on. Meds, contacts, electronics in particular.”

And a second said: “I only have clothing & shoes in checked bags. Everything else is in my carry-on.”

This advice comes at the perfect time, with many people planning on jetting off on holiday soon. But if you’re only taking hand luggage, and you’re worried about space, then one other travel expert has recommended a simple trick that’ll allow you to fit ‘three months’ worth of belongings.

The tip was shared on TikTok by @joanna. pirog, who decided not to use packing cubes for her journey, opting instead a more basic and cost-effective approach.

She demonstrated with an empty suitcase and a collection of holiday clothes, tightly rolling each item before neatly arranging them in the case.

Her suitcase managed to fit an huge selection of dresses, shirts, tops, skirts, and shorts without difficulty, and even when it appeared full, Joanna managed to insert more items by tucking them into small openings. She asserted that this technique allowed her to pack ‘three months’ of clothing into a single small suitcase.

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