Colorado Springs man arrested after swallowing $800k worth of jewelry
A Colorado Springs man was arrested by Orlando Police Feb. 28 after stealing several pieces of jewelry and swallowing some before officers were able to detain him.
Jaythan Gilder, 32, was charged with first-degree grand theft and robbery with a mask after posing as representation for an Orlando Magic basketball player at a Tiffany & Co. store in Millenia, FL., according to the Orlando Police Department.

At the store, employees led Gilder to a private room, where he grabbed over $1.3 million in diamond jewelry and pushed through a store employee to leave, according to police.
Gilder was then pulled over by Florida Highway Patrol due to his car not having working rear lights, according to police, and resisted arrest while swallowing several items.

In addition to the Florida charges, Gilder has a history of theft in a similar robbery in 2022 at a Tiffany & Co. store in The Woodlands, TX., according to criminal records.
Gilder is also facing 48 charges in Colorado, some of which stem from a 2022 theft of local jewelry store Legacy & Co. off East Fillmore Street where Gilder stole up to $1 million, according to Colorado Springs police.
He is being held at the Orange County jail in Orlando, FL. with no bond.
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