Detectives from the Wynnum Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a 29-year-old man following investigations into indecent treatment of children in Brisbane's south.
It will be alleged that the man had used a online chat platform to communicate with a 14-year-old girl, before they met two times in June 2024.
A report was made to police on Wednesday, July 10, with detectives immediately conducting enquires.
Following those investigations, officers executed a search warrant at a Underwood address on July 11, and the 29-year-old man was taken into custody later that day.
He has since been charged with two counts of rape, and one count of grooming child under 16 years.
He is next due to appear in Wynnum Magistrates Court on September 16.
Detectives are containing to investigate this matter further and are appealing to anyone who may have experienced similar to come forward.
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.
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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.
