Paul McCartney is surrounded by photographers as he leaves Madeos restaurant. Los Angeles, California - 15.04.09

The former Beatle is set to open the Hard Rock Hotel's renovated venue The Joint on Sunday night (19Apr09), but three eager fans couldn't wait for the main event, and were snatched by hotel staff stealing boxes of hotel magazines with McCartney on the cover.

According to TMZ.com the three unnamed thieves were all in their 50s.

Source: WENN