Florida jury convicts man who swallowed $760,000 in stolen Tiffany earrings

A Florida jury found Jaythan Gilder guilty of robbery and grand theft after he stole and swallowed Tiffany & Co. earrings worth more than $760,000, the New York Post reported. State Attorney Monique Worrell announced the conviction on Thursday. The heist took place at the Mall at Millenia in Orlando in February 2025. [1]

According to the New York Post, local news outlet WFLA reported that Gilder was 32 years old at the time of the crime. He posed as a representative for an Orlando Magic basketball player to gain access to the valuable items. He then used force to grab two sets of high-value earrings before fleeing. [1]

The stolen jewelry included a 4.86-carat set of earrings valued at $160,000 and an 8.10-carat set valued at $609,500, according to the New York Post. While he was held in jail, Gilder spontaneously asked staff members if he would face charges for what was inside his stomach, an arrest report stated. [1]