Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Robbed by an escort - what can I be charged with?

[sunkist262]

When I got back to the hotel (5*) Monday evening I had the night manager called an escort service for me, everything was good - paid for services etc. but when I got up in the morning I realized that she had stolen my watch (Rolex).
If I make a police report to describe the theft, am I in danger of being charged with anything?
The Hotel manager is saying "I don't have the number anymore - you gave me the number" yet he has talked to the service several times since - that is frustrating but another point.
There is surveilance video and the valet does know what type of car - however he didn't track the license plate like he is supposed to.
I'm generally interested in filing the police report to support my insurance claim.

Any help out there (other than the obvious - don't call escorts)?

 

[mightymoose]

You got swindled.... you won't likely find a remedy for this.
Even if you make the report to police, there are too many escort services and too many women to sort through, and those businesses will protect the identity of those women fiercely. The police will not have much to go on so far as identifying and locating the woman, however they could still take your report and whatever information you have.
Simply making the report should be sufficient for the insurance company, regardless of the outcome of any investigation.
They have you make the report so that you are liable for potential charges if they find you have made a false report.

 

[CdwJava]

I suspect that the insurance company will want a police report.

Yes, you might be admitting to a crime by making this report. However, without corroboration by the manager or the suspect, they would have a difficult time making a case against you for solicitation of a prostitute. Though, if the police get involved and review tapes, the manager may get a little more loose-lipped about things. Maybe.

You might consider consulting a local attorney to get some idea of what might happen to you if they do decide to charge you (assuming they can find some corroboration).

Unless the manager cooperates with the police and the video clearly shows a face or license plate, as mightymoose said, the investigation may well be difficult. Outfits like this tend to operate in such a way that anonymity can generally be maintained (or, at least, feigned). It is how they survive. If the police pressed hard enough, they could probably get someone to crack (it's not that hard if they have a vice unit that has some experience). But, unless they have a hard on for the hotel, the manager, or the service for some reason, they may not pursue this too hard as you are probably not going to be seen as a very sympathetic victim.

Hopefully, your insurance company will pay off with just the report.