Police arrest suspect for sexual assault in Salem massage parlor

SALEM, Oregon – A man accused of sexually assaulting and attempting to sexually assault two employees at two different Salem massage parlors last week was arrested Friday morning, Salem police reported Monday.

According to police, 39-year-old Felix Flores Jr. attempted to sexually assault an employee at Happy Holiday Spa, 1828 Lancaster Drive Northeast, on Friday morning. The woman screamed and fought Flores off, alerting others to the situation and coming to his aid. Flores was able to escape and fled the business. Police arrived, found Flores nearby and arrested him.

Flores is also accused of sexual assault on Monday, July 22, at Sasa Massage, 820 Commercial Street Southeast in Salem. Police said he went into the business, sexually assaulted an employee and left.

Police released photos of Flores and his vehicle, described as a late-model green Chevrolet Astro van with dark windows, a luggage rack and a sunroof. His Oregon license plate is 267 MMS.

Salem police said they are looking for other victims of Flores.

Anyone with additional information about Flores is asked to contact Detective Sabrina Hunter of the Special Victims Unit at 503-540-2443.