Bodhi Jones. Photo supplied
Vancouver-based massage therapist Bodhi Jones has been arrested and charged for allegedly sexually assaulting his clients, and the VPD is asking for other victims to come forward.
Their investigation began in March 2017, one month after the College of Massage Therapists announced that he had resigned "during an investigation arising from his conduct while practicing massage therapy".
Jones was operating out of 1764 West 7th Avenue, near Burrard.
Several female patients reported to police that they were allegedly assaulted by Jones during massage treatments between September 2016 and March 2017.
Over the next year, officers identified several victims and on May 29, 2018 Crown Counsel approved four charges of sexual assault against Jones. Detectives are continuing their investigation and believe there may be additional victims who have not yet contacted police.
“Sex assaults are some of the most challenging investigations, and solving them is a priority for the VPD,” says VPD Constable Jason Doucette. “We are publicly releasing this information with the hope of providing those affected with a direct point of contact at the VPD. We want to hear from anyone who feels they may have been assaulted by Mr. Jones.”
Anyone who may have been assaulted by Bodhi Jones, or has information they feel could be important for the police to know, is asked to contact the VPD Sex Crimes Unit at 604-717-0603 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
