Jury Finds Jaythan Gilder Guilty of Robbery and Grand Theft in Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Robbery
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (October 22, 2026) — State Attorney Monique Worrell announced today, that a jury has found Jaythan Gilder guilty of robbery and grand theft following a trial involving the theft of jewelry from the Tiffany & Co. store at Mall at Millenia in Orlando.
In February 2025, Gilder posed as a representative negotiating a jewelry purchase on behalf of a professional basketball player before grabbing merchandise valued at over $760,000 and using force against a store employee as he attempted to escape. After his arrest, Gilder swallowed the stolen earrings in an attempt to conceal the evidence, and authorities monitored him for nearly two weeks before recovering the jewelry.
“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,” said State Attorney Monique Worrell. “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. Our office remains committed to holding individuals accountable when their actions threaten the safety of others and undermine the security our community deserves.”
Sentencing information will be released at a later date.
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