Auckland police found a valuable Fabergé egg pendant. A man allegedly swallowed it to steal it from a jeweller. This happened six days ago. The pendant is worth over NZ$33,000. Police watched the man until the egg came out naturally. The 32-year-old man faces a theft charge. This strange event occurred at Partridge Jewellers.
Police were called on November 28th. They caught the suspect at the store. He probably swallowed the pendant to hide it. Inspector Grae Anderson said the man was arrested. Police must care for people in their custody. This is why they watched him closely.
After his court appearance, officers watched him constantly. They waited for almost a week. The pendant was recovered on December 4th. No medical help was needed. The egg was still on its gold chain. It was not damaged.
This egg is very special. It is one of fifty made by Fabergé. They were inspired by a James Bond film. The egg is made of gold and green enamel. It has many diamonds and sapphires. An octopus is inside when it opens. This valuable item will go back to its owner. Police will do much to get evidence back. The man is still in custody.