In a bizarre turn of events, Orlando police have recovered luxury diamond earrings valued at a staggering $769,500 after a suspected thief, Jaythan Gilder, 32, allegedly swallowed them during an attempted robbery. The incident unfolded on February 26 when Gilder purportedly impersonated an assistant to an NBA player to gain access to a VIP room at the Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando. While in the store, he allegedly distracted employees and fled with two pairs of earrings, also dropping a diamond ring worth $587,000 in his haste.
Jewelry Heist: Alleged Thief Swallows $769,500 Earrings, Recovered by Police
Jewelry Heist: Alleged Thief Swallows $769,500 Earrings, Recovered by Police
Florida police successfully retrieved two sets of Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings after an alleged thief ingested them, following an audacious heist.
Following his arrest that same day, officers observed Gilder swallowing items believed to be the stolen jewelry. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, where he was monitored for over 12 days until the earrings were expelled. Orlando Police released an X-ray indicating the presence of foreign objects in his abdomen, and ultimately confirmed the recovery of all earrings with matching serial numbers. Currently, Gilder remains in custody facing multiple serious charges, and authorities are also investigating his extensive criminal history, including previous robbery accusations and outstanding warrants.
As this peculiar criminal saga unfolds, it raises questions about security measures in luxury stores and the lengths to which some individuals will go for valuable items.
As this peculiar criminal saga unfolds, it raises questions about security measures in luxury stores and the lengths to which some individuals will go for valuable items.
