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A woman accused of robbing a man who hired her as an escort has turned herself in to police and been charged.

Police say a john recently contacted an escort known as “Anastasia” online, and arranged to meet her at a home on Draper Avenue. He said he paid up front.

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But later the woman claimed she hadn’t been paid. She made a call and another man showed up at the home. The customer was beaten up and robbed, police say, though he didn’t suffer serious injuries.

On Monday night, after police and media circulated photos of a man and woman wanted in the case, a woman turned herself in to police.

Stacey Steele, 24, of Ottawa has been charged with one count each of robbery and mischief under $5,000.

The male suspect is still unidentified. Anyone who recognizes him is encouraged to contact the Ottawa police robbery unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa police app.

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