From the Daily Breeze:
3 arrested on suspicion of prostitution in Redondo Beach massage parlor sting
By Larry Altman Staff Writer
Three women were arrested on suspicion of prostitution during a police sting operation into allegedly illicit massage parlors in Redondo Beach, officers said Wednesday.
The women were arrested Tuesday by undercover officers posing as customers, Redondo Beach police Sgt. Jon Naylor said.
The officers went to five massage parlors following complaints about prostitution. Three of the businesses were found to be involved in the crime, police said.
Arrested were:
Xiang Barker, a 47-year-old
Los Angeles resident who owns Sunflower Massage, at 1611 S. Catalina Ave. She also practices massage.
Mi Jung, a 31-year-old
Los Angeles resident, at Ace Acupressure, 2705 Artesia Blvd.
Yushan Piao, a 47-year-old
Los Angeles resident, at The Healing
Spa, 914 Torrance Blvd.
In addition, detectives also found that masseuses at Ace Acupressure operating without state or city permits, Naylor said.
The women were booked at the Redondo Beach jail and released on their own recognizance.
The city prosecutor will determine what charges they might face.
- Larry Altman