A Florida jewelry thief, Jaythan Gilder, 32, was arrested near Orlando on February 26 after stealing over $700,000 in earrings from Tiffany & Co. Just before his capture, he reportedly swallowed the stolen items. Surveillance footage showed Gilder taking two pairs of earrings worth $769,500 and fleeing the scene.
- Florida jewelry thief swallows stolen earrings
- Theft occurred at Tiffany & Co. store
- Suspect previously committed similar robbery in Texas
- Gilder has 48 warrants out of Colorado
- Police have not recovered the stolen items
Gilder approached employees at the Tiffany & Co. store in the Mall at Millenia claiming to represent a professional athlete. After being shown several high-value pieces of jewelry, he took two pairs of earrings and fled. The incident was captured on surveillance cameras.
The Florida Highway Patrol later apprehended Gilder as he was seen swallowing objects believed to be the stolen earrings. An x-ray image released by police indicated that foreign objects were present in his abdomen.
- Stolen items included two pairs of earrings valued at $769,500.
- Gilder previously committed a similar robbery at another Tiffany & Co. location in Texas in 2022.
- He has 48 outstanding warrants from Colorado authorities.
As of Wednesday following his arrest, Gilder remained in custody in Orange County. It is unclear whether he has legal representation or if any of the stolen jewelry has been recovered by police. Authorities have not provided further comments regarding this case.
This incident highlights ongoing issues with retail theft and organized crime within the luxury goods sector. Law enforcement continues to investigate similar cases as they arise across various regions.
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