If we call the police? Where do we stand? I know in a situation of safety its sometimes the only choice.  I had a client today steel from me.  I had him in the room with my phone in my hand. But felt the police would not be able to do anything. Or he would be gone by the time they got there. Now I worry about this bloke doing this to overs.

The police would be unlikely to show up and stop him, true. However, it may have been possible for them to catch him later.

If you are in the UK, you have nothing to fear in terms of calling the police and they will agree that what he has done is theft. I think it's doubtful they'd actually do much - the assumption would possibly be that he's gone and there's nothing to be done about it. That said, I know a girl who was robbed and they did catch the guy and he went to prison. So, it's not impossible.

Other factors are whether or not you want the fuss and bother at your incall location. That's up to you.

I have contacted the police for help with a couple of situations. If you work alone there is nothing to worry about. I would however like to make you aware that different police officers can be quite different, some are not aware of the law surrounding sex work and may need to check with colleagues. I've also had officers make some really impractical, daft suggestions but once looked into further or passed on to those with more knowledge everything was a lot better.

You have the right to be free from harassment, and to not have people steal from you. The only problem with the sex contract is that it is not upholdable - so promising payment and not making it might not be classed as theft, however taking something belonging to you is theft.

Does that apply to theft of services? Robbing you of money is a crime!

Where is your local police station?
Mine was 2 doors away so they would be quick I hope lol!

If you have questions why not also ring the
police advice/hotline and chat
to them.... they are very helpful.
They will tell you exactly where you stand.

I ring them if I have questions.
Google for: UK Police non-emergency number.

Quote from: Fabulassie on 01 May 2015, 12:00:21 am

Quote from: janey on 30 April 2015, 11:34:26 pm

If we call the police? Where do we stand? I know in a situation of safety its sometimes the only choice.  I had a client today steel from me.  I had him in the room with my phone in my hand. But felt the police would not be able to do anything. Or he would be gone by the time they got there. Now I worry about this bloke doing this to overs.

The police would be unlikely to show up and stop him, true. However, it may have been possible for them to catch him later.

If you are in the UK, you have nothing to fear in terms of calling the police and they will agree that what he has done is theft. I think it's doubtful they'd actually do much - the assumption would possibly be that he's gone and there's nothing to be done about it. That said, I know a girl who was robbed and they did catch the guy and he went to prison. So, it's not impossible.

Other factors are whether or not you want the fuss and bother at your incall location. That's up to you.

And if you want your name linked to escorting on police computers.  If it goes to court, your name will be in the court papers which are then in the public domain.  And no, it shouldn't be like this, but it's sad but true.

Not necessarily. It is possible to apply to the judge for anonymity.

My case didn't go to trial but it did go to court for plea and sentencing. The police avoided the press and kept the exact details very low key - obviously the judge could see the details in front of him, but the prosecuting solicitors avoided giving much detail until they absolutely had to. That way we kept it all out of the papers.

I do however now have the issue of CRB checks showing my occupation as 'Escort' because that is what they hold on file, but since I am upfront with any potential employer about it, it's not been the end of the world. I have however been advised by a high level officer to challenge the inclusion.

All worth noting but if someone has commited a crime against me I will not hesitate to report them, they could do it to someone else.