Salon under police investigation

"At a minimum they're operating a massage parlor without a license," Co said, adding that police are working with city attorneys on the case.

A male customer at Delite Salon Day Spa at 1615 El Camino Real in Millbrae alleged on Monday an employee there touched his penis after a massage — then tried to charge him extra for it.

The customer refused to pay the extra money, police reported, and walked into the Millbrae Police Department at 3:19 p.m. to report the alleged incident without leaving his name.

Co said the city takes careful steps before revoking any business license to protect it from claims.

A Delite employee who identified herself as Lee said salon employees gives shoulder and neck massages, but nothing more.

"We obey the law and we don't do that kind of stuff," she said.

"We're very legitimate. In one hour if they don't get what they ask for they get really mad ... . Sometimes we have to be really sorry — they thought we do some more things like that," Lee said.

The salon gives haircuts, waxing treatments and $60 facials, but massages are not posted on its price list.

Delite advertises private rooms and showers in a local weekly, and promises to be "best in relaxation."

It has three hair-cutting stations with mirrors, and purple and white plastic beads separate the room from a hall leading to a dimly lit room with a padded table.

On Wednesday afternoon another employee in a cotton tank top said the salon does not provide massages. Another, who called herself Cindy, provided the phone number of the salon's attorney.

Reached by telephone, the San Jose lawyer said he does not represent Delite.

A city law was passed in neighboring Burlingame Feb. 22 to close salons at 9 p.m. in an effort to curb prostitution.

Delite closes at 10 p.m.

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