Renton Martial Arts Studio Owner Accused Of Child Rape

RENTON, WA - The owner of a Renton martial arts studio was arrested earlier this month accused of raping a 10-year-old girl at his business, Renton police are reporting. Police are still investigating the matter and served a search warrant on the business Wednesday.

The child told her parents that the studio owner had engaged in sexual activity with her on a number of occasions. All of the incidents took place at the martial arts studio. Police did not immediately name the studio, but did say it's located in the Cascade neighborhood.

Police are advising parents who are concerned about the studio in question to contact the King County Sexual Assault Resource center at 1-888-99VOICE before talking your children.

"One concern is that the testimony of possible victims can be tainted by leading discussions with concerned but untrained adults. We understand that because we are unable to share more specific information at this time, parents may be concerned that their children may have also been victimized. If you have concerns regarding specific incidents which you, on reflection believe may have been an indication of an inappropriate adult/minor interaction, please call 911 to report the situation, rather than taking matters into your own hands," Renton Det. Robert Onishi wrote in a press release.

Contact Renton Det. Tracie Jarratt at (425) 430-7500 if you have information about this case.

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