Florida Man’s Shocking Attempt to Hide $770K in Tiffany Earrings Inside Mouth Stuns Police During Robbery Stop

Ever wonder what desperation looks like when it meets luxury bling? Picture this: you’re pulled over by the Florida Highway Patrol, and instead of that casual “good evening,” the driver’s moving his tongue like a magician hiding a secret. Well, Jaythan Lawrence Gilder took the phrase “hiding evidence” to a whole new, stomach-churning level—allegedly swallowing over $770,000 worth of Tiffany & Co. earrings. Yep, you read that right. Talk about having a “gut feeling” about the police! It’s a jaw-dropping tale of sparkle, stunt, and, let’s be honest, a seriously poor strategy for concealment. Curious how it all unraveled? LEARN MORE.

Jaythan Lawrence Gilder was pulled over by Florida Highway Patrol after a Tiffany & Co. robbery alert went out. When officers approached the vehicle, they noticed Gilder was acting strange—talking without opening his mouth and using his tongue to shift something around. Turns out, he had allegedly swallowed over $770,000 worth of Tiffany earrings in a failed attempt to hide the evidence.