2 Arrested at Redwood City Massage Palor in Prostitution Sting

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By Bay City News Service

Police arrested two women last week in connection with a prostitution investigation at a massage parlor in Redwood City, police said.

Ping Zhou, 35, of San Francisco, was arrested on suspicion of solicitation of prostitution, and Lai Yen Leong, 46, of Daly City, was arrested on suspicion of aiding in the commission of prostitution.

On Friday, Redwood City police detectives conducted an undercover operation at the Seven Stars Day Spa at 615 Woodside Road to investigate complaints of prostitution activity.

The complaints came from nearby business owners regarding illegal activity allegedly occurring at the spa, police said. At 5:45 p.m., an undercover officer entered the spa and discovered the business had an elaborate early warning system to alert employees of a police presence, police said.

When detectives entered the business, Leong allegedly activated a hand-held remote control that enabled her to signal employees about the arrival of officers, police said.

Detectives searched the business and located condoms and other contraband associated with prostitution activity, police said.

A second suspect, later identified as Zhou, was arrested during the operation, police said.