Partridge Jewellers

Partridge Jewellers is a jewelry store located in central Auckland, New Zealand. The store has recently become newsworthy due to an unusual theft incident. A 32-year-old man allegedly stole a diamond-studded Fabergé egg locket, valued at approximately NZ$33,585 (US$19,300), by swallowing it. Police were called to the store on a Friday afternoon after staff reported the incident. The man was arrested shortly after the alleged theft. Initially, the location of the locket was unknown, but police later confirmed its recovery in a "natural" manner, without medical intervention. The man has been charged with theft in connection with the incident. This event has brought Partridge Jewellers into the public eye, highlighting the challenges faced by retail businesses in preventing and responding to theft.