05-12-2025 21:04 via artnews.com

Police Recover ‘James Bond’ Diamond-Encrusted Fabergé Egg Swallowed by Thief

After six days of dedicated surveillance, New Zealand authorities have recovered a diamond-encrusted Fabergé egg from a thief accused of swallowing it. The 32-year-old man allegedly picked up the egg at Auckland’s Partridge Jewellers and ingested it late last week. The heist was swiftly foiled, as police arrived within minutes of the staff’s report and detained the suspect. “Police can confirm the pendant was recovered,” a police statement said Friday. “
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