Glendale police Tuesday were investigating the theft of a wedding gift box containing about $60,000 in cash and checks from a banquet hall reception.
The theft was reported at 12:50 a.m. Sunday at the Renaissance Banquet Hall, 1236 S. Central Ave., according to Glendale Police Sgt. Jose Barajas.
” Witnesses reported that shortly after midnight, a male suspect entered the banquet hall, grabbed the gift box and fled through an exit,” Barajas said. “Surveillance footage shows the suspect entering the passenger seat of a newer black Mercedes SUV, which then fled the area.”
The suspect was described as a bald man in his 40s with a medium build.
“It was a wonderful party until the incident took place,” groom George Farahat told KTLA. “As is tradition in our culture, most people give cash or checks as gifts for the newlyweds, so there was box containing all the envelopes, the cards the money from family and friends that were invited.”
Detectives urged anyone with information to contact Glendale police at 818-548-3127.