ROSEVILLE, Mich. — Randy Griffin had a $4,100 bellyache after he allegedly stole and then swallowed a 1-carat diamond from a local jewelry store.

For two weeks, the 35-year-old was held at Mount Clemens General Hospital as authorities waited for him to pass the gem. As time passed, Griffin grew increasingly anxious, finally breaking down into tears and imploring a judge to order a medical procedure to remove the stone from his tract. Griffin said he was terrified that the diamond would cause a perforation or an infection and even agreed to pay for the surgery. But the judge denied the request, stating he needed medical evidence that the diamond could harm Griffin before he would consider ordering any procedure.

Finally, on Jan. 13, an X-ray confirmed that mid-afternoon bowel movements had caused the tiny gem to pass through Griffin's system.

Griffin is charged with felony larceny in connection with the Dec. 29 incident at the Jewelry Exchange. Authorities say he switched two loose diamonds with fake ones and then tried to exit the jewelry store. But suspecting foul play, an employee quickly weighed the bogus jewels, noticed the discrepancy, and confronted Griffin. Customers stopped Griffin as he tried to escape and held him until police arrived. Witnesses reported seeing Griffin swallow one of the diamonds, but the second one remains lost.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 25.

INVERNESS, Fla. — A local police chief did not get the hamburgers "his way," and a diner owner ended up holding the bag.

Chief Joseph Elizarde, 53, is on paid leave while prosecutors investigate allegations that he had the owner of Happy Dayz Diner arrested because the two burgers he ordered were not ready in time for pick up.

Restaurant owner Butch Ramsey had to post a $500 bail after his arrest for misdemeanor battery. The chief says Ramsey pushed him while he waited patiently for his meal.

Witnesses, however, give a different account.

At about 11 a.m. on Jan. 1, Elizarde reportedly phoned the diner and ordered two hamburgers for lunch. He called back 20 minutes later and became irate upon learning his burgers weren't done.

Elizarde talked to two waitresses before getting co-owner, Judy Ramsey, on the line. Ramsey told Court TV that Elizarde was rude and she couldn't diffuse his anger, even after explaining to him that the delay in his order was due to the grill being switched from breakfast to lunch.

"Finally I just told him that I didn't have time to argue, he couldn't have his burgers and then I hung up," she said.

Fifteen minutes later, Elizarde arrived at the diner in jogging pants and stormed toward the kitchen. After repeated unsuccessful attempts to calm him, Butch Ramsey placed his left hand over Elizarde's right shoulder and said, "I think it's time you leave," according to Judy Ramsey.

But Elizarde refused to leave, prompting Butch Ramsey to call 911. When police arrived, Elizarde had Butch Ramsey handcuffed.

The Ramseys, who have hired their own private attorney while the city conducts its investigation, say they want Elizarde dismissed as police chief. When asked if Elizarde's burgers were finally ready, Judy Ramsey replied, "Not really. Never! He's not welcome here ever again."

MANCHESTER, Conn. — Ronald Van Allen said he was sorry, but that did not prevent him from landing in jail.

The 34-year-old East Hartford man is in custody today after allegedly robbing more than $2,000 from a bank two weeks ago and then turning himself in four days later. Though he is charged with robbery and larceny, authorities admit that Van Allen is one of the most courteous criminals they have ever encountered.

Authorities immediately released the contents of the note to local newspapers. A friend of Van Allen's read the note, noticed similarities between it and Van Allen's tendencies and then called police. Authorities subsequently released a request for Van Allen to turn himself in.

Several days later, overcome by what he called a guilty conscience, Van Allen, who has no prior record, walked into the Manchester police station holding the money in a clear plastic bag. He confessed to his crime and said he was sorry.

Van Allen was arrested and placed on $10,000 bond.