News-News.Zip

News in English (USA) / 06.03.2025 / 17:00

Florida Man Arrested After Swallowing Nearly $770K in Stolen Tiffany Jewelry

In a bizarre series of events, a man in Florida has been arrested after allegedly stealing high-value diamond earrings from Tiffany & Co. and swallowing them in an attempt to evade capture. The suspect, who posed as a representative of an NBA player, is accused of swallowing earrings worth approximately $769,000 just before police apprehended him. X-rays revealed the swallowed jewelry, further complicating his legal woes. Authorities reported the man stole the earrings during a heist at a mall in Orlando, creating a sensation as he commented on the potential charges for the contents of his stomach. This peculiar case has drawn significant media attention, highlighting the lengths some go to during thefts.
BBC.com, The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, CBS News, USA TODAY, WPLG Local 10, NDTV, FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX, PEOPLE, WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando