Police have taken a man into custody as part of investigations into a reported sexual assault in The Range yesterday morning, 25 January.
At approximately 10.30am, a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man in the vicinity of Yeppen Lagoon.
The matter was reported to police at 11am and the woman was taken to hospital, where she is receiving medical treatment and professional support.
Subsequently, investigations led to the declaration of a crime scene later that day in Yeppen Lagoon's north in the vicinity of a walking track adjacent the nearby rugby field's car park.
Police investigations led to the location and arrest of a 27-year-old Victorian man at Boat Harbour Drive in Hervey Bay at approximately 11am today, 26 January.
The man is currently assisting police with enquiries.
Police believe there is no further risk to community safety.
Investigators continue to appeal for any person who may have been on the walking track before or after 10.30am, or who was in the vicinity of this area at the time or have CCTV or dashcam from nearby roads to contact police immediately.
Police are particularly interested in receiving information or vision of a blue 2008 Toyota sedan from the Yeppen Lagoon area around the time of the alleged offence.
Investigations are ongoing.
Earlier:
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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.
