London authorities have pressed charges against a local massage therapist for sexual assault and suspect there might be additional unidentified victims. The investigation commenced following a report on July 30 by an alleged victim who claimed to have experienced sexual assault during a scheduled treatment session the previous day. The accused, 47-year-old Christian Javier Gutierrez, was apprehended by law enforcement after a thorough inquiry. Subsequently, two more individuals have come forward with reports, leading to Gutierrez facing three more charges of sexual assault. Gutierrez surrendered to the police on Monday and appeared in a London court on Wednesday, being granted release until a future court appearance scheduled for August in relation to the allegations.
The therapist operates a massage therapy business in the city center, with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario duly informed of the situation. Authorities suspect there could be additional victims who have not yet disclosed their experiences. London police urge anyone with relevant information or who may have had encounters with the accused under similar circumstances to reach out to them. Anonymous reports can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers for those unwilling to disclose their identities.