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The Associated Press June 24, 2011, 1:36PM ET

LAX TSA worker arrested on suspicion of burglary

Police say a Transportation Security Administration worker has been arrested on suspicion of stealing items from passengers' luggage at Los Angeles International Airport.

Los Angeles police Officer Bruce Borihanh says 37-year-old Paul Yashou was taken into custody Thursday on suspicion of burglary.

In a statement, TSA says it "has a zero tolerance for theft" and will work with authorities to hold its employees accountable.

Yashou is being held on $20,000 bail.


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