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Chelsea Spa Worker Choked During Robbery, Police Say

By Gwynne Hogan | August 26, 2015 9:38am
 The men robbed B.L Spa, at 156 W. 20th St., on Aug. 13 just before midnight, police said.
The men robbed B.L Spa, at 156 W. 20th St., on Aug. 13 just before midnight, police said.
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CHELSEA — A group of men posing as customers at a Chelsea spa grabbed a worker by the neck and demanded cash, police said.

The robbery took place just before midnight on Aug. 13 at B.L Spa, at 156 W. 20th St.

The men stole a computer, several cell phones and an unidentified machine from the spa before fleeing, police said.

The 28-year-old spa worker wasn't seriously hurt and was not taken to the hospital, according to the NYPD.

B.L Spa, which a worker said is also called My Asian Spot, describes its services on its website: "We are independent escort, young, gorgeous adorable Asian girls will provide you skilled sensual massage, and deep tissue massage therapy sessions, for both health and relaxation purpose."

Two workers at the spa declined to comment on the robbery and the manager couldn't be contacted.

No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing, police said.