Auckland theft
Police Recover $19,000 James Bond-Inspired Faberge Pendant After Thief Swallowed It
Dec 05, 2025 04:17 pm CST
New Zealand Police have recovered a limited-edition Faberge egg pendant worth $19,000 after monitoring a thief who swallowed it in an Auckland jewelry store. The James Bond "Octopussy"-inspired collectible, adorned with 183 diamonds and featuring a gold octopus inside, was naturally expelled after six days of police surveillance, with the suspect remaining in custody until his next court appearance.
Auckland Thief Swallows $20,000 Diamond-Encrusted Faberge Egg: Police Await Natural Recovery
Dec 04, 2025 02:14 pm CST
A 32-year-old thief in Auckland, New Zealand has been arrested after stealing and swallowing a $20,000 diamond-encrusted Faberge egg pendant inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy." Police have assigned an officer to monitor the suspect while waiting for the luxury item, featuring an 18k gold lattice with sapphires, diamonds, and a golden octopus inside, to naturally pass through his digestive system.