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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Bedigan

Thief posed as Orlando Magic player rep to steal $750k worth of Tiffany jewelry — then ate it, police say

Jaythan Gilder, 32, allegedly stole over $750,000 worth of Tiffany jewelry, then ate it after being stopped by Florida police two days later - (Orlando Police Department)

A thief posed as a representative for a player for the Orlando Magic basketball team to steal over $750,000 worth of luxury jewelry, then ate the stash during his arrest two days later, police have said.

Jaythan Gilder, 32, told staff at Tiffany & Co. in the Mall at Millenia on February 26 that he represented "a professional athlete” before being taken to a VIP room and shown an array of highly valuable items.

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