Austin Massage Therapist Arrested on Sexual Assault Charge, Police Seek Additional Victims

Austin, TX — Austin police have arrested a massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting a client at a spa in The Domain and say additional victims may exist.

According to the Austin Police Department, the reported assault occurred on November 2, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. at a spa business located at 11011 Domain Drive.

The victim reported the incident to police several days later and identified the suspect as Edwin Vargas-Garzon, a massage therapist employed at the establishment.

Following an investigation by APD detectives, Vargas-Garzon was arrested on February 7, 2026, and charged with sexual assault.

During the investigation, detectives learned there may have been additional incidents involving Vargas-Garzon at multiple massage therapy businesses across the Austin area and nearby communities.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have been victimized by Vargas-Garzon to contact the Austin Police Department’s Sexual Crimes Unit at 512-974-5095 or email Sex.Crimes@austintexas.gov.

Police say speaking with investigators is voluntary, and support services are available through APD’s Victim Services Unit regardless of whether someone chooses to participate in the investigation. Victim Services can be reached at 512-974-5037.