Investigators from Moreton Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a man with 117 offences relating to child sexual offences, and are appealing for information of any further offences.
In February 2022 a woman made a complaint to police of alleged sexual offences when she was a teenager, by a man who was known to her.
In October 2022 police executed a search warrant at a Burpengary East residence and allegedly located child exploitation material.
Detectives have since identified 15 victims, all known to the man and the offences allegedly occurred between 1992 and 2022 in the Redcliffe Peninsula, Deception Bay and Burpengary areas.
It will be alleged the man befriended some of the victims during his employment as a bus driver between 1983 and 2001. These victims were aged between 13 and 15 at the time of the offence.
The 55-year-old Burpengary East man was initially charged on October 31, 2022, with additional charges being laid after more victims made complaints. The man has been charged with a total of 117 offences, including 19 counts each of rape and carnal knowledge (child under 16) and 54 counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16.
He is expected to reappear before the Redcliffe Magistrates Court on July 17.
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information, or interactions of a similar nature, to contact Crime Stoppers or Policelink.
Investigations are ongoing.
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.
