He actually ate the wealthy.

A Florida man has been convicted of snatching and swallowing over $760,000 price of Tiffany earrings he stole during a strong-arm jewel heist.

A jury discovered Jaythan Gilder responsible of theft and grand theft for the weird theft of a Tiffany & Co. retailer at the Mall at Millenia in Orlando in February 2025, State Attorney Monique Worrell announced on Thursday.

Jaythan Gilder was convicted of stealing and swallowing over $760,000 in jewellery from an Orlando, Florida, Tiffany & Co. retailer in February 2025. Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Gilder, then 32, posed as a consultant for an Orlando Magic participant to acquire entry to dear jewellery before grabbing two units of earrings — one 4.86-carat set price $160,000 and another 8.10-carat set price $609,500, WFLA reported.

The thief also “used force against a store employee” as he fled the luxurious retailer, prosecutors said.

Harrowing dashcam video reveals Florida Highway Patrol troopers battling to cease Gilder from swallowing the lots of of 1000’s of {dollars}’ price of earrings to conceal the proof.

He then began thrashing around as three astonished officers wrestled him to the floor and demanded he “open his mouth,” according to the clip.

Harrowing dashcam video reveals Florida Highway Patrol troopers battling to cease Gilder from swallowing the lots of of 1000’s of {dollars}’ price of earrings to conceal the proof. Florida Highway Patrol

Gilder was stopped on Interstate 10 and charged with resisting arrest — but not theft, because the stolen earrings couldn’t be discovered.But while in jail, Gilder “spontaneously” requested employees if he was going to be charged “with what’s in my stomach,” the arrest report reviewed by WFLA learn.

A trooper in the Orange County jail reportedly overheard the brazen thief say, “I should have thrown them out the window.”

After present process a physique scan, detectives noticed the dear earrings passing through Gilder’s digestive tract — forcing him to keep in a hospital for practically two weeks before the jewels were expelled from his system.

After present process a physique scan, detectives noticed the dear earrings passing through Gilder’s digestive tract. Orlando Police Department

The gadgets were then cleaned by “Tiffany’s Master Jeweler” and turned over to a firm safety supervisor, according to a police report.

“This case involved not only a significant financial loss, but also the safety of employees who were confronted with violence while simply doing their jobs,” Worrell said in a assertion.

“This verdict sends a clear message that violence and theft will not be tolerated in our community. I commend the prosecutors who presented this case, along with the Orlando Police Department and all law enforcement partners whose work helped bring this defendant to justice,” she said.

“Our office remains committed to holding individuals accountable when their actions threaten the safety of others and undermine the security our community deserves.”

Gilder is slated to be sentenced on Dec. 7.