In a truly astonishing twist to an already wild story, a man being arrested in connection with a jewelry heist allegedly swallowed two diamond earrings, worth a staggering $769,000, in a desperate bid to evade capture.
Jaythan Lawrence Gilder, 32, posed as a representative for an Orlando Magic player to infiltrate Tiffany & Co.’s VIP room. Once inside, he managed to swipe two pairs of diamond earrings: one valued at $160,000 and another at $609,500. However, his daring escape was short-lived.
Florida Highway Patrol apprehended Gilder on Interstate 10, leading to a shocking turn of events as Gilder swallowed the stolen items during his arrest. Police conducted a body scan at the jail, revealing foreign objects in his stomach, suspected to be the missing earrings.
Gilder, who has a history of similar offenses, now faces charges of first-degree grand theft and robbery. Authorities are awaiting the natural recovery of the earrings as part of the ongoing investigation.
This bizarre incident has stunned many, showcasing the extraordinary lengths some individuals will go to in order to evade justice.
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