Media Release - Physical Therapist Charged with Sexual Abuse

Suspect David Fairbourn

Mesa Police detectives from the Special Victims Unit have arrested 60-year-old David Fairbourn, a licensed Physical Therapist, for Sexual Abuse of two patients. The alleged acts took place at his office in the 4100 block of East Valley Auto Drive in Mesa.

On October 6, 2015, the Mesa Police Department received two reports from two female victims alleging inappropriate touching during a physical therapy session performed by David Fairbourn. After the allegations, interviews were conducted which lead to the probable cause for his arrest. Fairbourn was charged with ten counts of Sexual Abuse and booked into the Mesa Police holding facility.

The investigation is still ongoing and it is unknown if there are any other outstanding victims. As with any investigation, persons who may have information regarding this case are encouraged to contact the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211, option 2.