Crucial evidence emerges in case of alleged thief who ‘swallowed pendant’

• New Zealand police have successfully recovered a Fabergé pendant allegedly swallowed by a man in a jewellery store.
• The item, valued at NZ$33,000 (£14,000), was retrieved through "natural means" on Thursday night after six days of meticulous monitoring, requiring no medical intervention.
• A 32-year-old man was arrested on 28 November inside Partridge Jewellers in Auckland shortly after reportedly consuming the ornate octopus pendant.
• The distinctive limited-edition Fabergé egg pendant, inspired by the James Bond film Octopussy, is crafted from gold, green enamel, diamonds, and sapphires.
• The man remains in police custody, charged with theft, and is due to appear in Auckland District Court on 8 December, having made a first appearance on 29 November.

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NZ police recover swallowed Fabergé pendant from alleged thief after six-day wait