Boondall Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) detectives have charged a man with 18 offences following extensive investigations into alleged historical sexual assault offences in Brisbane.
Police will allege the man committed offences against a teenage girl known to him between 2013 and 2018.
On 10 October, investigators located and arrested the now 46-year-old Warwick man at a campsite in Taroom, Western Downs.
The man was charged with a total of 18 offences including nine counts of indecent treatment of children under 16, seven counts of rape, and one count each of grooming of child under 16 years with intent to procure engagement in a sexual act child under 12 years and sexual assaults.
The man was refused police bail and is expected to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court today, 12 October.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Boondall CPIU Officer in Charge, Detective Senior Sergeant (DSS) Derek Harris commends the bravery of the victim-survivor in coming forward.
"We acknowledge the immense courage it takes to come forward and report offences of this nature." DSS Harris said.
"Whether it is an incident that has just occurred, or one from several years ago, I was to reassure victim-survivors that police take all reports seriously and will investigate it to its full extent. You are not alone and support services are available."
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 131 444.
If you've experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there's an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.
There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.
For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
