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Published 15:37 06 May 2026 GMT
A 30-year-old Miami woman has been arrested after luring a man to her apartment, only to steal from him, police claim.
Everyone has heard of a honey trap and the potential perils of falling victim to such a hoax. Nicole Cano, who was arrested on Monday, is alleged to have instigated the robbery, along with two accomplices, last month.
According to Local10, the man arrived at Cano’s $15,000-per-month apartment situated at Paraiso Bayviews Condos at 8PM for drinks with Cano.
Upon arrival, the man, who has remained unidentified, was approached by Cano’s two co-conspirators, who demanded that he hand over his valuables, including money.
Ignoring his protests and claims that he didn’t have any change to give them, he was then forcefully apprehended by the women, who refused to allow him to leave the apartment.
It is claimed that the women demanded that the man was “going to pay” before being allowed to leave, and then proceeded to snatch a gold chain necklace from him.
“They tried to get his gold chain,” Miami Police Officer Michael Vega told NBC 6. He said: “They were not successful. But, they did take a crucifix that he had on his chain that was valued at over $300.”
While the victim managed to escape the apartment complex overlooking Biscayne Bay unscathed, the women managed to claim a gold crucifix that he believed was worth roughly $300.
After reporting the matter to the police, he identified Cano in a police photo lineup, with the 30-year-old taken and then arrested. She has since been taken into custody at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, after being charged with strong-armed robbery and false imprisonment.
The police have stated that the suspected Instagram fraudster made an admission that she had initiated the meeting with the man, but denies robbing him.
Cano is now facing a potential sentence of 15-years in prison if she is found guilty of strong-armed robbery, while she could face five years and a $10,000 fine should she be convicted of false imprisonment, although her trial is yet to take place.
