The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A Wisconsin woman was arrested in Miami-Dade County after the authorities accused her of stealing expensive jewelry and designer items from two men she allegedly met during separate outings earlier this month.
According to investigators, the woman faces two grand theft charges along with a false imprisonment charge connected to incidents that happened days apart in the Miami area. She was later booked into jail and appeared before a judge, who set bond at $10,000.
One of the investigations began after a man contacted the authorities on May 16 and claimed that he lost a luxury watch after spending time with the suspect at a hotel near Miami International Airport. The alleged victim told investigators the two had drinks together before he suddenly began feeling dizzy and confused. He also allegedly struggled to remember what happened afterward.
The man later woke up and discovered that his Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch, valued at about $14,000, was missing. Medical testing reportedly showed the alleged victim had benzodiazepines in his system. Investigators said the substance was allegedly given to him without his knowledge.
During the investigation, the authorities reportedly found social media photos that appeared to show the suspect wearing the missing watch.
A second alleged victim later reported a similar theft that happened several days later at a hotel in downtown Miami. Investigators said the man met the suspect at a nightclub before inviting her back to his hotel room for drinks. The alleged victim told the authorities he eventually fell asleep and later discovered several pieces of jewelry and designer clothing were gone.
The missing items in that case were valued at approximately $60,000. Surveillance footage reportedly showed the suspect leaving the building carrying a large bag during the early morning hours.
Investigators later identified the woman through phone records, social media accounts, and a photo lineup identification made by one of the alleged victims. Jail records show she was released from custody after posting bond.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a criminal offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.