Davis PD Seeking Possible Victims of 'Massage Therapist'

From the Davis Police Department:

In July of 2014, the Davis Police Department began a sexual assault investigation after the victim was contacted online by an individual who stated he was in the process of being licensed as a message therapist and need hours to fulfill graduation requirements.

The suspect offered to compensate the victim for her time in addition to providing a message. When the individual arrived at the victim’s residence, he introduced himself as “Richard” and began to provide the message as agreed upon.

During the course of the massage, the suspect sexually assaulted the female victim. Upon being confronted by the victim, the suspect gathered his belongings and fled the apartment to a vehicle; the victim was able to obtain a partial license plate.

Investigators were able to quickly identify the suspect as Robert Richard Beattie Smith, a 27-year-old male. Investigators were unable to locate Smith and ultimately an arrest warrant was issued.

On January 12, 2015, the Davis Police Department was contacted by the Aurora Police Department (CO) regarding Smith. Information received indicated that Smith had engaged in a similar crime in their jurisdiction and was ultimately taken into custody by that agency.

Based on information obtained from the Aurora Police Department, the Davis Police Department believes there could be additional victims in the Sacramento region. Anyone who may have been victimized by Robert Richard Beattie Smith is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency to report the crime.

If you have additional information, you may call the Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400; please reference case 14-2615.

--- Also last week on Patch from the Peninsula/Bay Area: Better Cancel Your Massage Appointment in Backyard Shed In East Palo Alto. The “therapist” was arrested and now faces numerous sex assault-related charges.

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