Police wait six days for suspected thief to naturally pass stolen $19K Fabergé pendant

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Dec 8, 2025

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Fox News - WorldDec 8

Police wait six days for suspected thief to naturally pass stolen $19K Fabergé pendant

A 32-year-old man in Auckland, New Zealand, was arrested on November 28th after allegedly swallowing a $19,000 Fabergé pendant stolen from Partridge Jewelers. Police waited six days for the pendant to pass naturally while the man remained in custody. The rare, limited-edition pendant, modeled after the Fabergé egg from the James Bond film "Octopussy," is made of 18-karat gold, enamel, diamonds, and sapphires. The man appeared in court on November 29th without entering a plea and remains in custody. He is scheduled to reappear in Auckland District Court on Monday.

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Police waited six days for a suspected thief to naturally pass a stolen $19K Fabergé pendant.

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The man was arrested inside the store before he could leave.

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The pendant is modeled after the Fabergé egg featured in the 1983 James Bond film "Octopussy."

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The man appeared in court on Nov. 29 but did not enter a plea to the theft charge.

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The 32-year-old man allegedly swallowed the pendant during a theft at Partridge Jewelers on Nov. 28.

— The Associated Press

Dec 5, 2025

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The Guardian - World NewsDec 5

Patient police say they have recovered Fabergé pendant from man accused of swallowing it

A man in Auckland, New Zealand, was arrested on November 28th after allegedly swallowing a NZ$33,000 Fabergé egg pendant from Partridge Jewelers. Police monitored the 32-year-old suspect for six days while he was in custody, waiting for the pendant to pass through his system. The James Bond Octopussy-inspired pendant, one of only 50 made, was recovered on Thursday night without medical intervention. The pendant, crafted from gold, enamel, diamonds, and sapphires, features a hidden gold octopus inside. The man, who faces a theft charge, is scheduled to appear in court on December 8th, and both he and the recovered necklace remain in police custody.

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BBC News - WorldDec 5

Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man

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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New York Times - WorldDec 5

Man Who Swallowed Stolen Fabergé Egg Passes It Naturally, Police Say

A 32-year-old man in Auckland, New Zealand, stole a Fabergé egg locket from a jewelry store last week by swallowing it. The locket, an 18-karat gold homage to the James Bond film "Octopussy" valued at approximately $19,400, was decorated with diamonds and sapphires and contained a miniature gold octopus. Police arrested the man and monitored him for six days until the egg passed naturally, requiring no medical intervention. The egg, still bearing its price tag, is now in police custody as evidence. The man is expected to appear in court on Monday, facing theft charges.

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A man swallowed a Fabergé egg locket at a jewelry store in Auckland, New Zealand.

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The Fabergé egg locket was an extravagant homage to “Octopussy,” the 1983 James Bond movie.

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No medical intervention was required, and the pendant passed naturally.

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The egg was selling for 33,585 New Zealand dollars, or about $19,400.

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The man was arrested and charged with theft.

— New Zealand Police

Dec 3, 2025

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BBC News - WorldDec 3

Man charged with theft over claims he swallowed $19k Fabergé egg

A 32-year-old man in Auckland, New Zealand, has been charged with theft after allegedly swallowing a Fabergé egg locket valued at approximately $19,300 from Partridge Jewellers last Friday. Police were called to the store and arrested the man, who remains in custody after a medical assessment. The stolen locket, named the Octopussy egg, is adorned with diamonds and sapphires and contains a gold octopus. The suspect is also charged with stealing an iPad from the same store earlier in November, as well as cat litter and flea control products from a private address. He is due to appear in court on December 8th. The ingested locket has not yet been recovered.

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A New Zealand man has been charged for theft after allegedly stealing a diamond-studded locket by swallowing it.

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The ingested loot - a Fabergé egg locket valued at NZ$33,585 ($19,300; £14,600) - has not yet been recovered.

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The Octopussy egg is set with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires and opens to reveal an 18-carat gold miniature octopus.

— jeweller's website

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The suspect is due to appear in court again on 8 December.

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He has also been charged with allegedly stealing an iPad from the same jewellery store on 12 November.

Dec 2, 2025

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The Guardian - World NewsDec 2

Man charged with theft after allegedly swallowing Fabergé pendant in jewellery store

A 32-year-old man in Auckland, New Zealand, has been charged with theft after allegedly swallowing a Fabergé pendant valued at over $33,500 from Partridge Jewellers on November 29th. Police arrested the man inside the store after staff reported the incident. The pendant, an 18-karat gold and diamond-encrusted Octopussy egg locket, has not been recovered. The man is also charged with stealing an iPad from the same store earlier in November, as well as cat litter and flea treatment from a private residence. He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in district court on December 8th.

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A New Zealand man has been charged with theft after allegedly swallowing a Fabergé pendant.

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The Fabergé James Bond Octopussy egg pendant is worth more than $33,500 (US$19,200).

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Police were called to Partridge Jewellers after staff reported a man had allegedly swallowed the pendant.

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The man was charged with theft on 29 November for allegedly stealing the Fabergé x 007 Special Edition Octopussy Egg Surprise Locket.

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The police could not offer any photos of the object as it “has not yet been recovered”.

— police