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Police Recover Fabergé ‘Octopussy’ Locket Allegedly Swallowed in Auckland Theft

The accused remains in custody ahead of a court appearance on December 8.

Overview

  • New Zealand police say the limited-edition pendant was recovered Thursday night by natural means with no medical intervention required.
  • The 32-year-old suspect was arrested inside Partridge Jewellers on November 28 after the alleged theft and has not entered a plea.
  • Officers had continuously monitored the detainee under duty-of-care following a medical assessment conducted at the time of his arrest.
  • Police provided a photo of the recovered piece, which is now held as evidence.
  • The Fabergé locket is valued at about NZ$33,585 (roughly US$19,000) and is part of a James Bond Octopussy-themed special edition.