Ottawa police have charged a 28-year-old man with sexual assault in connection with an incident that took place in 2025, and investigators say they believe there may be more victims in the city.
Matthew Mancini was arrested Thursday and charged with one count of sexual assault related to his employment as a massage therapist at the Brookstreet Hotel Spa, the Ottawa Police Service said in a release issued at 1:50 p.m.
Police say Mancini is also known to have worked as a massage therapist at other establishments across the Ottawa area.
Police believe there may be additional victims
The Ottawa Police Service's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit is leading the investigation and believes there may be additional victims or incidents connected to the case in the Ottawa area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the SACA Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944, or by email at SACA@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Supports available for survivors
The police service is encouraging survivors of sexual assault to review its Sexual Assault Survivor Guide, which provides detailed information about available support services and the legal process of reporting sexual violence.
Police also highlighted prevention programs such as Talking for Change, which focuses on preventing sexual violence through education, community awareness and open dialogue aimed at challenging harmful behaviours before they escalate.
How residents can help
The force is asking residents to register their information and security camera locations at CAMSafe.ca, a program that helps support investigations by letting police know where footage may be available.
Members of the public can also view, download and interact with police data through the Community Safety Data portal at data.ottawapolice.ca.
Media inquiries can be directed to the Ottawa Police Service's media relations line at 613-236-1222, extension 5366.
