Florida Woman Allegedly Seduced and Drugged Rich Men Before Stealing Their Luxury Watches

A Florida woman has been accused of drugging men she met at bars and clubs before stealing their luxury watches, including a Rolex valued at nearly $100,000 (£74,140).

Lynda Mae Crouse, 32, was arrested on Friday after investigators linked her to the alleged theft of a gold Rolex from a man she met at the Carousel Club at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach.

According to police records, the pair met around midnight on 12 April and exchanged Instagram details. The man later ordered an Uber for Crouse, taking her to his home at about 1:20am.

The pair drank together before the man went to change clothes. He told police he began feeling 'funny' and 'extremely tired'.

He then heard a 'clapping sound' from the living room, according to the arrest report. Crouse allegedly appeared to be acting differently before saying she was leaving.

Police said the man became increasingly tired and confused before falling asleep within minutes.

Rolex Worth Nearly $100,000 Reported Stolen

When the man woke several hours later, he remembered the noise and suspected it could have come from his Rolex box. He rushed to check it and discovered his gold 40mm Rolex President was missing. The watch had baguette diamond hour markers and diamonds covering the bezel.

The watch had a retail price of $74,350 (£55,120), while the victim had a signed appraisal valuing it at $98,400 (£72,960), according to Hallandale Beach police. The victim later identified Crouse from a photographic lineup.

Police said the victim believed the 'clapping sound' was the Rolex box closing. He also told investigators that Crouse's behaviour appeared to change immediately afterwards.

Investigators said the man was still experiencing the effects of the suspected drugging when the police report was prepared on 20 April.

Four Other Cases Under Investigation

Authorities said the investigation into Crouse uncovered four other active cases in Miami-Dade County involving similar allegations.

Those cases are being investigated by police departments in Miami, Miami Beach and Aventura. Investigators said the alleged pattern involved meeting men at nightclubs, returning to their homes and apparently using a sedative to incapacitate them before taking valuables.

In one of the cases, a victim's toxicology results reportedly detected zolpidem, a prescription sleep aid that is commonly used to treat insomnia. The drug can cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion and memory problems. Its effects can become more pronounced when taken with alcohol, potentially leaving a person heavily sedated and with little recollection of what happened, according to authorities.

Investigators said the alleged victims appeared to share a similar profile, with several reportedly wearing expensive watches or jewellery when they encountered Crouse. Police are examining whether the cases form part of a wider pattern in which men were approached at nightlife venues before being invited to a private residence or hotel. Authorities allege the victims were then drugged and later discovered their valuables were missing.

Crouse was booked into jail following her arrest and later released on bond. Local reports said she was facing a grand theft charge in the Broward County case. Miami-Dade records did not show active charges in the four other cases at the time of reporting.

No attorney information was immediately available for Crouse, and she could not be reached for comment.

The allegations remain unproven unless established in court.