Man arrested after knife attack at Massage Time Body & Foot

Man arrested in violent Cartersville spa robbery

In a chilling incident at Massage Time Body and Foot in Cartersville, a 21-year-old man posing as a customer allegedly turned a routine visit into a violent struggle.

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. - A man is in custody after police say he attempted to rob a Cartersville massage studio on Monday, leaving one person injured. 

What we know:

Officers responded to Massage Time Body & Foot on South Gilmer Street and spoke with the victim, who explained that a man had come into the business asking for a massage.

Once inside a private room, the man pulled out a knife and attempted to rob the business, police said.

"With seconds, the suspect produced a knife, told the employee that he wanted money. The employee began screaming, shouting, trying to get out of the room," said Cartersville Police Capt. Greg Sparacio.

A struggle ensued during which the victim received injuries from the knife but was able to break free. The alleged attacker, identified as Jaiden Walraven, fled but was later captured by Bartow County deputies.  

Jaiden Walraven was arrested after police say he attempted to rob the Massage Time Body & Foot in Cartersville. 

Capt. Sparacio credited the quick arrest to the seamless coordination between agencies.

"This is a good instance of law enforcement working together," Sparacio said. "You know, we're the city of Cartersville, the Bartow County sheriff's office helped us. Without them, we wouldn't have found this guy."

Walraven is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, armed robbery and kidnapping. 

What we don't know:

Authorities are still investigating a possible motive for the attack. It is unclear whether the knife used in the robbery attempt has been recovered.

Police did not reveal how extensive the victim's injuries were.

What's next:

Investigators are currently working to determine if Walraven has targeted other massage parlors in the area.