Police Give Chase to Man When Prostitute Alleges Armed Robbery

DANBURY, CT — A disagreement between a prostitute and her client resulted in police giving chase to a man they believed was armed with a gun, the News Times is reporting.

Officers pursued Edwin Ramirez on foot through the neighborhood around Franklin Street recently when a woman reported he had robbed her at gunpoint. Ramirez did not have a gun in his possession when police apprehended him.

The woman, Karen Santoro, was later identified as a prostitute. Police say that Santoro offered to have sex with Ramirez for an undisclosed amount of money. When Ramirez "reneged on the agreement," according to police, Santoro called police and made the robbery allegation.

Ramirez was charged ith interfering with a police officer and patronizing a prostitute. Santoro was charged with prostitution. Both were released followin promises to appear in court.