CLAWSON, Mich. – The owner of a Metro Detroit dance studio is accused of sexually abusing at least one teenage boy who was one of his students, according to authorities.
Christopher Keen, 59, has been charged with criminal sexual conduct. Police believe the alleged incidents happened at his studio and at his home.
Keen owns the Kaleidoscope Studio for Performing Arts in Clawson, and police believe there could be more than one victim.
"We know a lot of kids go through that studio, and he's been there for several years," Clawson police Chief Scott Sarvello said. "I can't even imagine what's going through the minds of the victims or their family, how to process this, what do you do?"
Sarvello said the investigation began a year ago after police got a tip about one of the victims from Child Protective Services.
"Obviously, it's a very tough and traumatic situation for them to be in," Sarvello said.
Police have made contact with three alleged victims so far, but only one has come forward to file charges against Keen. Sarvello said that's because the other victims are not ready to come forward.
"Our detectives are continuing to work with two others. They're not quite ready to come forward with all of the information. They're in counseling," he said.
Local 4 tried to reach out to Keen to question him regarding the allegations. No one answered the door at his studio in Clawson or at his house.
Neighbors said the studio was a popular place for musically inclined children in the area and that's why police are worried there could be many more victims.
"Now that it's there and he's charged, I'm hoping maybe this can help other victims come forward so it can help with their life and have them move on a bit," Sarvello said.
The investigation is still in its early stages, but police believe there will be more to come in the case.
Keen was released on bond Thursday after being formally charged with criminal sexual conduct.
Police are asking for any other victims to come forward.
Watch: Koco McAboy's previous report
Map: Kaleidoscope Studio for Performing Arts in Clawson