Overview

• The theft occurred just after midnight at the Renaissance Banquet in Glendale, where an uninvited man took a gift box and slipped out a side exit.
• Surveillance video shows the suspect dressed in black grabbing the box and leaving to a waiting black Mercedes, described by police as an SUV.
• Glendale police confirm an active grand theft investigation and describe the suspect as a male around 40, White or Middle Eastern, bald, with a medium build.
• The couple estimates $80,000 to $100,000 in cash, checks and gift cards were taken, though an ABC-linked report cited about $60,000.
• Footage and witnesses say the man lingered roughly 90 minutes, used the restroom and ordered a drink before acting; the couple hired private security and is offering a $5,000 reward, with tips to Justice4GN@gmail.com or Glendale police.