It will be further alleged, following a forensic analysis of electronics seized belonging to the man, various images and vision of child exploitation material were identified.
A 59-year-old man from Armadale has been charged with:
• 7 x Indecently Record a Child Under 13 Years
• 5 x Indecent Dealings with Child Under 13 Years
• 1 x Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 13
• 1 x Possessing child exploitation material
He is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court on Saturday, 20 December 2025.
The man has also been charged via summons with one count of 'Possess or copy an indecent or obscene article' and is due to appear in court on this offence at a later date.
This investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information relating to this matter, or any similar incidents, to contact Crime Stoppers online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
The WA Police Force understands that reports of offences against children are deeply distressing for the community. Protecting children and ensuring their safety is our highest priority.
Specialist detectives and support services are working tirelessly to investigate these matters and provide care for victims. Every child deserves to feel safe, and we are committed to holding offenders accountable.
If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444, or report the information via the anonymous Safe2Say online reporting platform at https://wa-police-force-sex-crime.safe2say.com.au/report  ;
