Jaythan Gilder's audacious theft spree leaves law enforcement puzzled as he attempts to conceal stolen goods in a bizarre showdown.
**Thief Swallows $769,000 Earrings During Arrest in Florida**
**Thief Swallows $769,000 Earrings During Arrest in Florida**
A man faces serious charges after swallowing high-value jewelry just moments before police apprehended him.
On a dramatic recent afternoon in Orlando, Florida, a man allegedly attempted to escape police by swallowing stolen Tiffany & Co. earrings valued at an astonishing $769,500—a heist that has authorities baffled. Jaythan Gilder, 32, reportedly convinced store employees he was an agent for a "professional athlete," which led to a display of several high-end jewelry pieces.
Once he had selected the earrings, Gilder made a swift exit but was pursued by police later that same day. Upon being apprehended, witnesses reported seeing Gilder attempting to swallow items believed to be the earrings. Adding to the intrigue, he also is claimed to have stolen a diamond ring en route, which he reportedly dropped while fleeing.
Orlando Police captured a striking x-ray image displaying what appears to be foreign objects within an individual's abdomen, yet they have not confirmed if the stolen jewelry has been successfully recovered. Notably, this isn't Gilder's first alleged theft from Tiffany & Co.; he was involved in a robbery incident in Texas in 2022.
Moreover, authorities revealed that Gilder is wanted for 48 other warrants in Colorado, adding to his criminal profile. He now faces charges of robbery with a mask and grand theft in the first degree due to the considerable value of the stolen items. As per the law, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Once he had selected the earrings, Gilder made a swift exit but was pursued by police later that same day. Upon being apprehended, witnesses reported seeing Gilder attempting to swallow items believed to be the earrings. Adding to the intrigue, he also is claimed to have stolen a diamond ring en route, which he reportedly dropped while fleeing.
Orlando Police captured a striking x-ray image displaying what appears to be foreign objects within an individual's abdomen, yet they have not confirmed if the stolen jewelry has been successfully recovered. Notably, this isn't Gilder's first alleged theft from Tiffany & Co.; he was involved in a robbery incident in Texas in 2022.
Moreover, authorities revealed that Gilder is wanted for 48 other warrants in Colorado, adding to his criminal profile. He now faces charges of robbery with a mask and grand theft in the first degree due to the considerable value of the stolen items. As per the law, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
