San Leandro Police arrest phony Masseur for committing sexual battery while giving massage
On Saturday, May 12th, 2018, an Oakland man was arrested for inappropriately touching and groping a female customer at the SK Foot Massage in San Leandro.
The man, 61 yr-old Baokai Song was detained at the location a short time after the incident occurred. SK Foot Massage is located at 215 Estudillo Ave #100 in San Leandro and is a licensed Massage business open to the public.
The incident occurred when the adult female victim went to the establishment and paid for a 30-minute body and 30-minute foot massage. The female customer went into a private room and received a 30-minute body massage from a certified female masseuse, who also happened to be the owner of the business.
Once the female masseuse finished giving the customer her 30-minute body massage, she (the owner) asked her brother, a uncertified, unlicensed, non-employee to provide the customer with the 30-minute foot massage. This transition did not alarm the customer as she felt this was routine practice.
During the foot massage, the suspect began slowly touching other parts of the female customer's body beyond her feet. The customer became uncomfortable and drew concern. The suspect became even more aggressive and started touching the customer's breasts and private area.
The female customer immediately tried to end the service, but the suspect attempted to escort the customer back to the massage table. The female victim again stood up and exited the room after dressing.
The female customer went home and called 9-1-1 and reported the incident to the San Leandro Police Department. Officers responded to the business along with the victim, and she identified the man who sexually assaulted her.
Baokai Song, a contractor by trade, was arrested and taken to SLPD Jail. Detectives immediately began investigating the incident over the following days and on Tuesday, May 15th, the case was presented to the Alameda County District Attorney.
After review of the case, Song was charged with a misdemeanor sexual battery offense. Due to the charge being a misdemeanor, Song was released from custody with a pending court date.
"The San Leandro Police Department does not tolerate this type of activity within our massage establishments," said Police Lieutenant Isaac Benabou. "We take steps to ensure that massage businesses within San Leandro are operating under the law and require that all Massage Therapists are certified through the California Massage Therapy Council.”
The San Leandro Police Department, by order of the Chief, has immediately ordered the business SK Foot Spa to cease and desist operation pending review of their business license in light of this incident. As of this news release the business is closed indefinately.
Currently, there are 17 licensed massage businesses in San Leandro and must all abide by strict codes of conduct. All Massage Therapists working within San Leandro must be certified through The California Massage Therapy Council, known as “CAMTC.” This organization trains, regulates and certifies massage therapists in California.
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San Leandro Police Department
901 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94577
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Isaac Benabou
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215 Estudillo Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577