FBI and METRICH Investigate Prostitution and Possible Human Trafficking at W. Fourth St. Studio

The METRICH Enforcement Unit, along with the FBI and Mansfield Police, executed a search warrant at 1504 W. Fourth St. in Mansfield on Wednesday.

 The search warrant was the result of a lengthy, ongoing investigation in reference to allegations of suspected prostitution and sexual related activity at the Tuina Studio, which is a massage parlor. A group of area pastors worked with law enforcement regarding the complaints at the business. As of now, the Tunia Studio is closed for business and the business was issued an eviction order by the property manager.

METRICH Commander Lt. Joseph Petrycki stated the METRICH Enforcement Unit and the Mansfield Office of the F.B.I. will be working together on this case to identify any connections to the crime of human trafficking. Detectives seized an assortment of potential evidence and further follow up needs to be completed before this investigation is concluded.

Lt. Petrycki further stated that individuals with any additional information regarding Tuina Studios can call METRICH at 419-755-9728 or the Crime Tip Hotline at 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463). Lt. Petrycki would also like to thank the Mansfield Office of the F.B.I. for their assistance with this investigation.