Lawrence police seek additional victims after massage therapist accused of rape

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - Police in Lawrence are looking for more possible victims after a massage therapist is accused of rape.

Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of rape April 29. Investigators are now asking anyone who visited Lawrence Thai Massage at 23rd and Haskell and experienced any type of inappropriate behavior during a therapy session to contact police.

Lawrence police said officers responded to the business on April 29 after someone called to report the alleged crime. The accusation involved a non-consensual sexual incident between an employee and a 19-year-old. Crime Scene Technicians worked to collect evidence, which is now being processed.

The case has been forwarded to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office to determine if charges will be filed against the man.

The department said the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the employee is asked to call Lawrence Police at 785-843-0250 and reference incident L26022843.