A New Zealand man has been charged with theft after allegedly swallowing a Fabergé egg locket worth US$19,200 (CAD$26,780).

The delicate piece of jewelry, known as the James Bond Octopussy egg, is made from 18-karat yellow gold, decorated with green guilloché enamel, and encrusted with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires. When opened, it reveals an 18-karat gold miniature octopus, according to the Fabergé website .

Evidence of the alleged theft has yet to emerge, police said Wednesday.

“At the time of his arrest, he underwent a medical assessment, and an officer is assigned to constantly monitor the man,” Insp. Grae Anderson said in a statement. “At this stage, the pendant has not been recovered,” she said, The Associated Press reported.

The man was arrested inside the store minu

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