# Jewelry thief swallows earrings during arrest

> Jewelry thief swallows diamond earrings during arrest to be sentenced in December.
- Title: Jewelry thief swallows earrings during arrest · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Jewelry thief swallows diamond earrings during arrest to be sentenced in December. Jaythan Gilder, who stole $760,000 worth of Tiffany & Co. earrings and…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/jewelry-thief-swallowed-earrings-tiffany-during-arrest-sentenced-december/19985829
- Published: 2026-10-27T17:52:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jaythan gilder, tiffany co, grand theft, robbery, december sentencing, arrest, news, local
## Jewelry thief swallows earrings during arrest
A thief who stole earrings valued at over $760,000 later swallowed them while being arrested.
## Gilder found guilty of grand theft and robbery
Jaythan Gilder received a guilty verdict after a trial at a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando, Florida.
## Gilder posed as basketball player negotiator
In February 2025, Gilder pretended to be a representative negotiating a jewelry purchase for a professional basketball player.
## Gilder attempted to escape with jewelry
Gilder grabbed merchandise worth $760,000 and used force against an employee while trying to flee.
## Gilder swallowed earrings to hide evidence
After being arrested, Gilder swallowed the stolen earrings to conceal the evidence.
## Earrings recovered after expulsion
Authorities later recovered the earrings after they were expelled from Gilder's system.
## Key takeaway

Jaythan Gilder, who stole $760,000 worth of Tiffany & Co. earrings and swallowed them during arrest, will be sentenced in December.