Wedding Crasher Steals $100K in Gifts at Glendale Reception

During a wedding reception at the Renaissance Banquet Hall in Glendale, California, an uninvited guest stole a box containing between $80,000 and $100,000 in cash, checks, and gift cards intended for the newlyweds, George and Nadeen Farahat. The man, dressed in black, spent around 90 minutes blending in with guests, even ordering a drink and making a phone call before grabbing the box and fleeing in a black Mercedes-Benz. Despite the couple having hired extra security, the thief went unnoticed until a bridesmaid spotted him taking the box, prompting the music and celebration to stop abruptly. The theft left the bride emotionally devastated and the joyous event marred by the incident. Glendale Police are investigating and have released surveillance images, urging anyone with information to contact them. The couple has filed a police report and is seeking public assistance to identify and apprehend the suspect.