New surveillance footage has emerged showing the moments before and after a Las Vegas woman allegedly drugged and robbed a man of his luxury watch at a Brickell hotel. The surveillance video obtained by NBC6 on Friday shows when police said 23-year-old Rachel Warner was invited into a man’s hotel room back in April.
The case has drawn significant attention as it represents a growing pattern of “bad date” scams targeting victims in Miami’s upscale entertainment districts.
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Details of the April Incident
Miami Police officials said Warner befriended the man in a hotel bar in the 700 block of Brickell Plaza. According to investigators, Warner accompanied the victim to his hotel room where she allegedly prepared him a drink.
The man said he started feeling ill and lost consciousness, police reported. When he woke up, Warner was gone, and so was his $18,000 Rolex.
The surveillance footage captures Warner’s departure from the hotel room, providing crucial evidence in the ongoing case.
Key Points Summary
- Rachel Warner, 24, faces charges including burglary with assault or battery and grand theft
- The incident occurred at a hotel in the 700 block of Brickell Plaza in April
- Warner was later arrested on charges of burglary with assault or battery, grand theft and possession of suspected ketamine
- Police believe she may be connected to multiple similar cases across Miami
Ongoing Investigation
Police connected Rachel Marie Warner, 23, with cases from Dec. 31, 2024 and April 7 in which they said she met at bars in Miami Beach and Brickell respectively, went back to their hotel rooms, then drugged them and stole their valuables.
Authorities continue investigating whether Warner is linked to additional cases in the area. The Miami Police Department has urged anyone with information about similar incidents to come forward.
The release of this surveillance footage marks a significant development in building the prosecution’s case against Warner, who remains in custody.
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