Long Beach Police Arrest Massage Therapist Suspect in 2 Sexual Assaults

Authorities say there may be more victims and are encouraging potential victims to come forward.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:09pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a glass massage oil bottle against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the serious nature of the alleged crimes.A harsh flash photograph of a massage oil bottle highlights the disturbing breach of trust in this case of alleged sexual assault by a licensed massage therapist.Long Beach Today

Long Beach police have arrested a 36-year-old massage therapist named Victor Carlos Flores on multiple felony sexual assault charges related to two incidents in 2018 and 2022. Detectives believe there may be additional unreported incidents and are encouraging possible victims to contact the police.

Why it matters

Sexual assault cases involving massage therapists are concerning as they represent a breach of trust and abuse of power. The Long Beach Police Department is taking these allegations seriously and seeking to identify any other potential victims in order to hold the perpetrator accountable and prevent further incidents.

The details

According to police, Flores sexually assaulted two female adult victims while working as a massage therapist at La Dolce Vita Spa in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood of Long Beach. The first incident occurred in August 2018, and the second in March 2022. The business was also cited for having an unlicensed employee conduct licensed services.

  • In August 2018, Flores allegedly sexually assaulted a female victim.
  • In March 2022, Flores allegedly sexually assaulted another female victim.
  • On April 16, 2026, Flores was arrested by Long Beach police.

The players

Victor Carlos Flores

A 36-year-old Long Beach man who was working as a massage therapist and has been arrested on multiple felony sexual assault charges.

La Dolce Vita Spa

The business in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood of Long Beach where Flores was employed as a massage therapist and which was cited for having an unlicensed employee conduct licensed services.

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What’s next

The case is being submitted to the District Attorney's Office for filing consideration, and the Long Beach Police Department is encouraging any other potential victims to come forward.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of massage therapists and other service providers maintaining professional boundaries and the need for thorough background checks and licensing requirements to protect vulnerable clients. The Long Beach community will be watching closely to see if any additional victims come forward and how the legal system handles this case.