Wedding gift thieves with a $60,000 bounty apprehended in Glendale
The ongoing investigation into the theft of wedding gifts worth between $60,000 and $100,000 from a wedding in Glendale last week has taken a significant turn. The Glendale Police Department (GPD) announced the arrests of Armean Shirehjini and Andranik Avetisyan on Saturday morning.
According to GPD Sergeant Jose Barajas, the two men were found with several guns and lots of narcotics. During the execution of search warrants at their homes, police found large amounts of cash and checks made out to the Farahat Family, who were the victims of the theft.
The crime could have been committed at any random wedding venue in Glendale, as there are many such events every weekend. However, the person connecting the topic of wedding gift thefts in Glendale is Nadeen Farahat, the bride whose wedding gifts were stolen by a man who infiltrated the wedding guests.
The Farahat Family released a statement expressing gratitude for community support and holding onto the joy of their wedding. They stated that they were not specifically targeted, and the crime could have happened at any wedding in the city.
Armean Shirehjini was arrested at his Sherman Oaks home on Friday afternoon, while Andranik Avetisyan was also arrested in connection with the case. Both men have no known criminal history, according to the authorities.
Police found an all-black outfit similar to what one of the suspects wore at the Farahats' wedding while stealing the gift box. The exact charges for Armean Shirehjini and Andranik Avetisyan are currently unclear.
Austin Turner, a web producer at our News Los Angeles, has been following the case closely. Prior to joining our News, Austin worked at various outlets as a freelance sports reporter. Austin Turner joined our News in 2025, after working at KTLA and the San Jose Mercury News. Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020.
As the investigation continues, the community is hopeful that justice will be served, and the stolen goods will be recovered. The Farahat Family has asked for privacy during this difficult time and expressed their gratitude for the support they have received from the community.
