Calgary

Calgary massage therapist now charged with sexually assaulting 7 men

The Calgary massage therapist already accused of sexual assault against three of his clients now faces an additional four charges.

Police encourage anyone else who feels they have been a victim of sexual assault to report it

The Calgary massage therapist already accused of sexual assault against three of his clients now faces an additional four charges.

Dennis Quebral Baltazar was arrested last month. Police allege he sexually assaulted three men who had come to him for treatment.

Police now say four more victims have come forward to report sexual assaults by Baltazar while they were receiving massage treatments at the Movement Sports Clinic in downtown Calgary.

All seven of the complainants are adult men.

Police thanked the Movement Sports Clinic for its "support and full co-operation throughout this investigation" and noted that Baltazar had previously worked at other massage clinics in Calgary.

The four most recent complainants told police the assaults took place between February and October 2018.

Baltazar, 44, is set to appear in court on April 26.

Police encourage anyone who feels they have been a victim of sexual assault to report it by calling 403-266-1234 or dialling 911 if they are in immediate danger.

They note there is no time limit on reporting sexual assault in Canada.