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Police Recover Fabergé ‘Octopussy’ Pendant Swallowed in Auckland Theft Attempt

Officers retrieved the piece following six days of medical supervision of the detained 32-year-old suspect.

SÍDNEY, 02/12/2025.- Un hombre de 32 años ha sido detenido en Auckland, en la Isla Norte de Nueva Zelanda, tras presuntamente ingerir un colgante Fabergé valorado en más de 18.000 euros durante un robo en una joyería del centro de la ciudad, informaron este martes medios locales. El incidente ocurrió el pasado viernes alrededor de las 15.30 hora local (2.30 GMT), cuando el sospechoso habría tomado un colgante Fabergé de edición especial llamado 'James Bond Octopussy Egg' y se lo habría tragado antes de intentar huir, según documentos judiciales citados por la cadena local Radio New Zealand.La pieza, valorada en 33.585 dólares neozelandeses (18.300 euros), estaba elaborada en oro amarillo de 18 quilates y engastada con 60 diamantes blancos y 15 zafiros azules. En su interior albergaba un pequeño pulpo de oro adornado con dos diamantes negros como ojos. EFE/ Fabergé/SOLO USO EDITORIAL/SOLO DISPONIBLE PARA ILUSTRAR LA NOTICIA QUE ACOMPAÑA (CRÉDITO OBLIGATORIO)
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Overview

  • New Zealand Police confirmed the limited‑edition Fabergé locket was recovered and is now in police custody after being expelled naturally.
  • The 32-year-old was arrested inside Partridge Jewellers on Queen Street on November 28 after allegedly swallowing the pendant during an attempted theft.
  • An officer was assigned to continuously monitor the suspect under medical oversight to safeguard his health and the evidence.
  • The locket is valued at NZ$33,585 (about US$20,000) and is an 18‑carat gold ‘Octopussy’ edition set with 60 diamonds and 15 sapphires.
  • The man has been charged with theft, is linked by police to additional alleged November thefts, and is due in Auckland District Court on December 8.