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Bryan - Three massage parlors in Bryan have been shut down by the state and are accused of prostitution and operating without a license.

Neighboring businesses say they've been suspicious for a while after noticing the parlors kept very late hours a lot of times.

Plus, they tell us they saw clients leaving out the back door.

News 3 went to all three locations Monday to try to find out more about the businesses.

Police received several complaints including a man who called Crime Stoppers last summer saying a masseuse offered an unwanted sexual act, which he refused.

Massage parlors are licensed by the Department of State Health Services.

We checked their records and found 219 massage therapy licenses in Bryan, but about 50 of those are expired.

Interestingly enough, Rose Massage is listed as a licensed massage business in the Whitepages, but didn't have a state license.

You can check your massage therapist on the state's website, but their certification should also be posted at the business.

Bryan Police also said they're concerned this case may involve human trafficking which is why Houston Police and DPS got involved.


They weren't willing to say more at this time, but the investigation is ongoing.

We also stopped by all three former businesses but no one came to the door.

State licensing officials say if you have questions about a massage business, you should ask to see their license to practice.

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