Toronto massage therapist charged with sexual assault, police believe there may be more victims
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A Toronto massage therapist has been arrested and charged following a sexual assault investigation by Halton Regional Police.
The alleged incident happened at a spa in Halton Hills in July of this year. A female victim contacted police after receiving a massage treatment.
On Saturday, a suspect was arrested.
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Police said 66-year-old Li Ming Qu was charged with one count of sexual assault.
Investigators said they believe there may be additional victims.
Qu works as a Registered Massage Therapist at various locations in the Greater Toronto Area.
“In alignment with our victim-centric approach to sexual assault investigations we cannot provide any further details at this time,” police said in a press release.
Qu has been released from custody pending a court appearance.
Police are asking anyone with additional information to contact the HRPS Child and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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