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Gold Egg Swallowed: Man Charged with Theft
2 Dec
Summary
- A 32-year-old man faces theft charges for allegedly swallowing an 18-karat gold Fabergé egg.
- The stolen Fabergé x 007 locket is valued at $33,585 and has not been recovered.
- The man also faces charges for stealing an iPad and pet supplies from separate incidents.
In a bizarre incident on Friday afternoon, a 32-year-old man was apprehended by police at a central Auckland jewellery store, Partridge Jewellers. Staff reported that the man had allegedly picked up and then swallowed an 18-karat gold Fabergé egg pendant, valued at over $33,500. The intricate locket, part of a special edition collaboration with the James Bond franchise, features diamonds and sapphires, with a hidden miniature octopus inside.
Authorities confirmed that the man has been charged with theft in relation to the Fabergé egg, which remains unrecovered. The unique piece is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, adorned with green guilloché enamel, 60 white diamonds, and 15 blue sapphires. This specific item is known for its "surprise" element, revealing a tiny gold octopus with black diamond eyes when opened.
Beyond the alleged swallowing of the valuable pendant, the accused also faces charges for stealing an iPad from the same store on November 12, and for taking cat litter and flea treatment worth $100 from a private address the following day. He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to reappear in district court on December 8.
