Man Swallows $19,000 Faberge Pendant, Police Wait for Recovery in Unique Case

{ "title": "Man Swallows $19,000 Faberge Pendant, Police Wait for Recovery in Unique Case", "article": "New Zealand police are keeping a close eye on a 32-year-old man accused of swallowing a high-value Faberge pendant worth $19,000 during a theft at an Auckland jewelry store. The accused, who allegedly stole the limited-edition octopus pendant inspired by the James Bond film Octopussy, was arrested on November 28 at Partridge Jewelers and taken for a medical assessment. According to authorities, the man is currently in custody and undergoing close monitoring, as police await the natural process of recovery. The pendant, set with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires, is a unique piece crafted in only 50 copies, with the store's website describing it as a 'surprise' that pays homage to the antagonist in the 1983 film. Court documents reveal that the accused appeared before the Auckland District Court on November 29, where he did not enter a plea on the theft charge. He is scheduled to appear again on December 8. Inspector Grae Anderson stated that an officer has been assigned to continuously monitor the man, citing a duty of care due to the unusual circumstances. The Faberge egg, valued at $19,000, features an 18-carat gold miniature octopus with white diamond suckers and black diamond eyes. Police are waiting for the man to naturally pass the pendant, a process that could take some time. The investigation is ongoing, with the man's identity remaining undisclosed."