A man accused of stealing diamond earrings worth over $769,000 from a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando shocked authorities by allegedly swallowing the jewellery in an attempt to hide the evidence.
The heist: Impersonating an NBA representative
On February 26, 32-year-old Jaythan Lawrence Glider reportedly entered the Tiffany & Co. store at the Mall at Millenia, posing as a representative for an Orlando Magic player. This deceptive act granted him access to the high-end diamond earrings, which he then allegedly stole.
Glider’s escape was short-lived. Orlando Police tracked him down and arrested him after stopping his vehicle on Interstate 10 in Washington County, Florida.
Swallowing the evidence?
After his arrest, Glider raised eyebrows when he asked jail staff, “Am I going to be charged with what’s in my stomach?” A body scan soon confirmed the presence of foreign objects in his digestive system. Authorities now suspect these objects are the stolen Tiffany earrings.
As per police reports, law enforcement officials are waiting for nature to take its course before recovering the stolen jewellery. “These foreign objects are suspected to be the Tiffany & Co. earrings taken in the robbery but will need to be collected by WCSO after they are passed through Glider’s system before confirming,” the arrest report states.
A history of crime
Glider’s arrest wasn’t just about the Orlando theft. He had 48 outstanding warrants from Colorado and was previously charged with robbing a Tiffany & Co. store in Texas in 2022. Now, he faces fresh charges of first-degree grand theft and robbery with a mask.
Medical risks of swallowing jewellery
While swallowing small objects may not always be harmful, medical experts warn of potential risks. Objects under 1 inch in diameter or 2 inches in length typically pass through the body without complications, but there remains a possibility of intestinal blockage or internal damage.
For now, law enforcement is monitoring Glider closely—both in custody and in anticipation of retrieving the stolen goods.
