Summary
A man in New Zealand swallowed a diamond and sapphire Fabergé egg locket while attempting to steal it from a jeweler. The police recovered the expensive item naturally, without medical intervention, and the man faces multiple theft charges.
Key Facts
- A New Zealand man swallowed a Fabergé egg locket valued at around $19,300.
- The locket is decorated with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires.
- Police arrested the man soon after he allegedly ingested the locket at a jewelry store in Auckland.
- The item, inspired by a James Bond film, was recovered naturally without medical assistance.
- The man is charged with theft and appeared in court for related offenses, including stealing an iPad.
- The jeweler intends to return the locket to Fabergé.
- The man will appear in court again on 8 December.
