On October 11, 2022, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Sex Crimes Unit began an investigation after receiving a report of a female being sexually assaulted during a massage therapy appointment.
Investigators learned that on October 8, a female victim in her twenties attended a licenced massage therapy business in the 2000 block of Portage Avenue. During the massage, the therapist spoke to her using sexually explicit language and touched her body in an unwanted and sexual manner. The victim reported the assault to the business and contacted police. She was not physically injured during this incident.
A 34-year-old male was arrested and is facing a charge of sexual assault. He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.
The accused is no longer an employee of this business.
The Sex Crimes Unit is continuing this investigation. If anyone wishes to speak to an investigator, they can call 204-986-6245. Additional general information about the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM) can be found at:
https://www.mtam.mb.ca/72/complaints-and-concerns
Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs
Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca