SINGAPORE - THE next time you go to Changi Airport, look out for a 'helpful stranger' offering to help you check in your luggage - he may well steal from you, says The Straits Times.

This man, reportedly a Filipino who offers help under the pretext of helping fellow countrymen, has already struck in twice in April - once each in Terminal 1 and 2.

Offering to help travellers check in their overweight luggage, he managed to steal a pouch containing more than $1,500 in one case, and got his hands on a suitcase with items valued at $300 in another, reported ST.

Police have released a photograph of the man on Saturday and are currently investigating the case.

The Changi Airport Group advises passengers to only allow authorised airport staff, such as airline representatives, to handle their baggage.

Anyone with information on the suspect should call the police hotline 1800-255-0000.