Key Concepts:
- Diamond earring theft
- Swallowing evidence
- Recovery of stolen goods
- Robbery with a mask
- Grand Theft in the first degree
Theft and Apprehension:
Jon Gilder, a 32-year-old, allegedly posed as an NBA player's assistant to gain access to high-end jewelry at a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando. He requested to view the jewelry in a VIP room. Gilder is accused of distracting employees and then fleeing the store with two sets of diamond earrings. The earrings are valued at over $700,000.
Swallowing the Evidence:
Upon apprehension later the same day, Orlando Police witnessed Gilder swallowing several objects. Suspecting these were the stolen earrings, they transported him to a hospital.
Recovery and Confirmation:
Gilder was monitored at the hospital for approximately two weeks. During this time, the two sets of diamond earrings were recovered. The recovered earrings were then returned to the Tiffany & Co. store. There, they were cleaned and positively identified as the stolen items.
Charges and Custody:
Jon Gilder is currently in custody. He faces charges of robbery with a mask and Grand Theft in the first degree.
Conclusion:
The case involves a high-value theft, a unique method of concealing evidence (swallowing the stolen goods), and the subsequent recovery of the items through medical monitoring. The suspect now faces serious charges related to the robbery.
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