Overview
- Police say the pendant exited the suspect’s gastrointestinal tract on Thursday night without medical intervention.
- A police photo shows the item on its gold chain with an intact price tag listing NZ$33,585, and the pendant is now in evidence.
- The 32-year-old was arrested inside Partridge Jewellers on Nov. 28 after the alleged theft and has remained detained since.
- He is due in Auckland District Court on Dec. 8 after making an initial appearance on Nov. 29 without entering a plea.
- The limited-edition piece, described as 18ct yellow gold set with diamonds and sapphires and produced in about 50 units, is cited in charge sheets alongside additional alleged thefts.