Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 5, 2025 at 02:13 AM
Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man

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A New Zealand man who allegedly swallowed a Fabergé egg locket valued at NZ$33,585 ($19,300) after attempting to steal it from Partridge Jewellers in Auckland has had the item "recovered" by police. The locket, named the Octopussy egg, is adorned with diamonds and sapphires and contains a gold octopus. The 32-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after the alleged theft and has been monitored by police while in custody. The police confirmed that the locket was recovered "naturally" without medical intervention. The man faces charges of theft, including the locket and other items, and is scheduled to appear in court on December 8th. The locket will be returned to Fabergé.

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