Indecent Treatment Charges Hit Sunshine, Gold Coast

Detectives from Sunshine Coast Child Protection Investigation Unit have charged a 26-year-old Peregian Springs man following investigations into the alleged indecent treatment of children.

It will be alleged the man committed a number of offences against two children known to him in a professional capacity in the surfing industry.

It will be further alleged the offences were committed in Broadbeach, Coolum Beach, Yaroomba and the greater Noosa area since August last year.

Police arrested the man yesterday and have charged him with 12 counts of indecent treatment of children and three counts of wilful exposure.

He is due before Maroochydore Magistrates Court today, December 16.

Detectives are continuing 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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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