Broward woman accused of drugging, robbing man of $30K in jewelry at Fontainebleau hotel

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A 25-year-old Pompano Beach pistillate accused of drugging a antheral and stealing his Rolex ticker and diamond bracelet aft gathering him astatine the Fontainebleau Miami Beach edifice past period was arrested Monday, authorities confirmed.

Angelina Chenel Esty was taken into custody astir 8:45 p.m. aft investigators linked her to the April 21 theft utilizing surveillance video, fingerprint evidence, and a affirmative recognition by the victim, according to a Miami Beach constabulary report.

The unfortunate told constabulary helium met Esty successful the hotel’s lobby astir 4 a.m. aft returning from a nighttime out.

He said the 2 went up to his edifice room, wherever Esty offered him drinks, the study stated.

After imbibing, the antheral told MBPD that helium yet passed out.

When helium awoke astir 8 a.m., authorities said Esty was gone — on with his $20,000 Rolex Datejust and $10,000 diamond bracelet, which helium had placed successful his overgarment pocket.

Miami Beach transgression country investigators recovered fingerprint grounds that aboriginal matched Esty, and detectives obtained information footage from the edifice showing her entering and leaving the room. Police said the unfortunate besides identified her successful a photographic lineup.

While constabulary were investigating the Fontainebleau case, Doral constabulary contacted Miami Beach detectives to study Esty had precocious been arrested for different expansive theft lawsuit involving a stolen Rolex.

The Miami Police Department said they’re besides conducting an unfastened probe involving Esty and an unrelated case.

Jail records amusement she faces a complaint of second-degree expansive theft involving $20,000 to $100,000.

As of Tuesday, she was being held connected a magistrate clasp astatine the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

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