Inset: Deziree Nicole Hood (Miami-Dade Corrections). Left: Candlewood Suites Hotel in Virginia Gardens, Fla. Right: W Miami hotel in Miami (Google Maps).
Authorities in Florida have charged a Wisconsin woman with multiple offenses after she reportedly spent several days in Miami drugging men she met at clubs and hotels, subsequently stealing their high-end jewelry and clothing.
Deziree Nicole Hood, aged 20, is currently facing two charges of grand theft and one charge of false imprisonment, related to separate incidents that took place earlier this month.
Details from a probable cause affidavit, as reviewed by Law&Crime, reveal the first alleged incident happened on May 16 at Candlewood Suites Hotel in Virginia Gardens. During this incident, the victim reported meeting Hood at the hotel, where they shared drinks. According to the affidavit, Hood gave him a drink, after which he began to feel disoriented and dizzy and could not recall what happened next.
Upon regaining consciousness, the victim noticed his $14,000 Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch was missing. A subsequent blood test revealed the presence of benzodiazepines, commonly known as benzos, which authorities claim were administered to him without his knowledge or consent.
In a bold move, Hood allegedly showcased her ill-gotten gains, posting a selfie on social media in which she appeared to be wearing the stolen watch.
The second incident reportedly occurred on May 21. In this case, the victim recounted meeting Hood at a club and later accompanying her to the W Miami hotel, located at 485 Brickell Ave. The two continued drinking until around 6 a.m., at which point the victim fell asleep.
When the victim woke up around 10 a.m., he found that Hood was gone, along with several pieces of his designer clothing and jewelry, valued at $60,000. Security cameras allegedly showed Hood walking out of the building around 7:30 a.m. holding a large bag.
The victim tried to call Hood on her phone and via Instagram, but she did not respond. Cops identified Hood from her phone number and the victim picked her out in a photo lineup, according to police.
Police arrested her for both cases on Saturday and transported her to the Miami-Dade Jail, where she has since posted bond. Her next court date is not listed.
