In a bizarre turn of events, a suspect in Orlando, Florida, allegedly swallowed more than $750,000 worth of Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings following a jewelry heist at a local shopping mall. The Orlando Police Department is now awaiting the less-than-glamorous retrieval of the stolen goods.
A Costly Snack
According to reports, the incident occurred after the suspect was apprehended in connection with the jewelry heist. An X-ray of the suspect's torso revealed what police believe to be the ingested diamond earrings. The estimated value of the swallowed sparklers? A staggering $750,000.
“You can’t make this stuff up,” commented one local resident. Indeed, the story reads like something straight out of a Florida Man headline generator.
The Waiting Game
Law enforcement officials are now playing a waiting game, as they anticipate the jewelry to pass through the suspect's digestive system. The recovery process, involving what has been referred to as "Glider's system," is reportedly underway. Details about Glider's system remain scarce, adding another layer of intrigue to this already outlandish story.
This isn't the first time someone has gone to extreme lengths to avoid arrest, but swallowing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry certainly ranks among the more unusual methods. The suspect's gamble could potentially land them in even deeper trouble, facing additional charges related to obstruction of justice, on top of the original theft charges.
Diamonds Are Forever... or Until Digested?
The fate of the ingested Tiffany & Co. earrings remains uncertain. Will they emerge unscathed? Will their sparkle be diminished by their digestive journey? Only time (and perhaps a thorough cleaning) will tell.
For now, the Orlando Police Department is focused on recovering the stolen jewelry and bringing the suspect to justice. One thing is for sure: this is a story that will be talked about for a long time to come.