A St. Albert massage therapist is facing charges of sexual assault after an incident during an appointment with a patient.
On July 24, a woman told the St. Albert RCMP that she was sexually assaulted by her massage therapist during an appointment, the RCMP said in a statement released Aug. 9.
After an investigation, 45-year-old Rizaldy Parreno of St. Albert was charged with sexual assault.
Parreno was released from police custody with conditions and is set to appear in St. Albert court on Sept. 13.
The St. Albert RCMP believe there may be more victims and are encouraging them to come forward.
St. Albert's Victim Services unit has been engaged to assist and have reached out to the victim.
