A man in Florida is under investigation after allegedly posing as a representative for an NBA player and swallowing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Tiffany jewelry, according to court documents.
Jaythan Gilder, 32, of Houston, Texas, is accused of robbing a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando on February 26. Gilder entered the store, told staff his name was Shawn, and claimed he was negotiating a sale on behalf of a player from the Orlando Magic. While the specific player was not identified in the court records, Gilder allegedly inquired about diamond earrings and a diamond ring during the visit.
The unusual nature of the robbery, involving jewelry reportedly swallowed by Gilder, has left investigators working to piece together the full story and determine how he managed to conceal the items. The investigation is ongoing.
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