Crime & Safety

Backpage Escort Pepper Sprays Hotel Guest After He Changes His Mind

Escort also tried to steal man's wallet, police said.

A man reported that he had been pepper-sprayed by an escort with whom he had arranged a date on Backpage, reports said.

Elmhurst police responded to Extended Stay at 550 W. Grand around 1:23 a.m. Oct. 25. A guest there told police that he had contacted a female escort through Backpage to come to his room.

He decided to call and “cancel” the service, but the escort arrived anway, police said.

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The man let her into this room to wait for a ride. During that time, police said she made sexual advances toward him but he declined.

Police said the woman tried to take the man’s wallet but was unsuccessful. She then pepper-sprayed him.

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The guest said he was able to push her out of his room. She was gone by the time police arrived, reports said.

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