Steinbach RCMP investigate sexual assault, believe there are more victims

October 15, 2022
Steinbach, Manitoba

News release

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On October 14, 2022, a female attended the Steinbach RCMP Detachment and reported that she was the victim of a sexual assault during a massage, by a male, who she believed to be a registered massage therapist.

The female reports that the male, who is not actually a registered massage therapist, was providing services out of a basement in Blumenort.

The female victim reports that, during an appointment, she was touched in an unwanted sexual way.

The male, Bernhard Unger, 51 years of age, has been charged with Sexual Assault. He has been remanded in custody.

Steinbach RCMP believe there could be additional victims. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452.

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Contact information

Tara Seel, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497

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File number: 20221494314

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