New Westminster masseur arrested for alleged assault; police seek more potential victims

Police in New Westminster, B.C., are looking for possible additional victims after arresting a man for allegedly assaulting a woman during a massage last month.

The alleged assault happened at the Healthland Clinic on 6th Street, according to a statement Thursday.

The masseur was arrested and has since been released. Police said they are recommending at least one charge of sexual assault.

"Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward," Sgt. Jeff Scott wrote in the statement.

RCMP made a similar statement in Januaryabout the second Healthland Clinic locationin Surrey, B.C., after two people alleged anemployee there sexually assaulted them while they received a massage.

Police said Thursday that the suspect in that case has been released from custody, with conditions, pending an upcoming court appearance.

Reached by phone Thursday, an employee at the clinic's New Westminster location said he had "nothing to tell"CBC News and hung up. A staffer at the clinic in Surrey also declined comment.

Anyone who has more information or who is looking to report a similar incident is asked tocontact police at 604-525-5411.