Man posing as Kwantlen Polytechnic University massage-therapy student arrested in sexual assault, police say

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      Richmond RCMP have made an arrest in connection with the reported sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

      "On September 16, 2015 shortly after 8:30 pm, the victim was allegedly approached by a 24-year old male posing as a massage therapy student conducting a survey. Upon the completion of the survey, the victim was alleged to have been awarded a complimentary massage. Instead, the victim was allegedly sexually assaulted by the male," a news release from the detachment states.

      A 24-year-old Richmond man, who is not a KPU student and was not named by the cops, was arrested on September 22.

      “We are obviously very interested in knowing if there are any additional victims out there,” Corporal Eric Baskette of the Richmond RCMP said in the release. “We also wish to alleviate any concerns by other students or the public. We mobilized quickly in making this arrest.”

      People can report information about this case to police at 604-278-1212 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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