Hotel Worker Steals £900 from Newlyweds' Wedding Cards in Scotland

Danielle Thomson and Mark Brodie, newlyweds from East Kilbride, Scotland, were devastated when hotel staff member Craig Harrison stole nearly £1,000 from their wedding cards at the Crutherland House Hotel. Caught on security cameras, Harrison opened the envelopes, took the money, and resealed them before being arrested. He pleaded guilty to theft at Hamilton Sheriff Court and was ordered to pay £2,200 in total, including compensation to the couple and a fine. The couple, who had spent around £5,000 on their wedding, reported the incident overshadowed their special day, as they had to ask guests about their contributions for police documentation. The hotel has since refunded the couple £1,800, but the emotional impact of the theft lingered. Thomson expressed that the whole experience was a 'horrible shock' and not something one expects after planning a joyful event.