Richland Hills shuts down massage parlor after receiving prostitution allegations
City officials closed down a massage parlor on Friday after they got a tip that prostitution was taking place inside.
Police received information that acts of prostitution were occurring at the Oriental Wellness Spa, located in the 7500 block of Glenview Drive, according to a Richland Hills Police Department news release.
Investigators issued a search warrant and were able to identify a suspect who possibly subjected employees at the spa to sexual exploitation, the release said. Investigators are now trying to identify potential human trafficking victims, the release said.
Richland Hills code enforcement officials have withdrawn the business’ certificate of occupancy and ordered the business to remain closed.
Officials with the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the investigation, the release said.
Mitch Mitchell: 817-390-7752, @mitchmitchel3
This story was originally published May 26, 2018 at 6:48 PM with the headline "Richland Hills shuts down massage parlor after receiving prostitution allegations."