Crime & Safety
Authorities Believe Man Arrested in Encinitas for Soliticiting Sex with Minors Could Have More Victims
The San Diego Sheriff's Department thinks Michael Lustig victimized other women and children and is hoping victims contact deputies.
On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, Michael Lustig, 70, was arrested without incident by the San Diego Sheriff's Department and FBI. Lustig was identified by two minor females (ages 12 and 13) as a subject who solicited and used them for prostitution while at a motel in Encinitas.
Lustig was subsequently arrested on federal charges: Sex Trafficking of a Minor. It is believed Lustig has victimized other women and minors. Any female who has been a victim of Lustig, whether financial compensation was received or not, is considered a victim. Those individuals are requested to contact the San Diego Sheriff's Department, Deputy Chiappino at 760-806-9287 with information.
To read more about Lustig's arrest go to:http://encinitas.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/arrest-made-in-encinitas-prostitution-sting
–San Diego Sheriff's Department
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