A 24-year-old Florida woman allegedly arranged a meeting with a man through the dating platform Tinder, then stole his $37,000 Rolex watch and severed contact by blocking his phone number after departing his upscale Miami apartment.
Alexia Jocelyn Flores faces a charge of grand theft involving a value exceeding $20,000 but falling below $100,000.
According to a probable cause arrest affidavit, the victim contacted police at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Sunday to report that a woman had stolen two watches from his residence.
The man resides at an apartment complex located in the 1100 block of Brickell Bay Drive in Miami. He stated that he connected with a woman named Alexia through Tinder and took her to dinner, according to the affidavit. The victim reported that they subsequently went to his apartment, where they consumed several drinks.
The man remained seated on the living room couch while the woman dressed in the bedroom and prepared to leave, the affidavit states. He informed investigators that he accompanied her to the elevator, where they “kissed goodbye,” after which Flores departed in an Uber that the victim had paid for.
Upon returning to his apartment, the man discovered that two watches had disappeared from his nightstand, according to police. He attempted to contact the woman by phone, only to find that she had blocked him, the affidavit noted.
The following day, law enforcement officials presented a six-person photo lineup to the victim, who identified Flores as the perpetrator. He also provided authorities with the purchase receipt to verify that he had acquired the $37,000 Rolex.
Police apprehended Flores on Wednesday. After receiving her Miranda rights, she acknowledged meeting the victim through Tinder and confirmed that they had been at his apartment, though she denied stealing the watches.
She stated that she believed someone had drugged her and “could not recall what happened afterward.” Flores had not filed a separate report with police regarding the alleged drugging incident, according to the affidavit.
Authorities transported Flores to the Miami-Dade County Jail, where she remains held in lieu of a $7,500 bond. She entered a plea of not guilty. Her next scheduled court date was not immediately available.
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