Police have charged a man following alleged incidents in Maroochydore and Eerwah Vale yesterday, December 19.

Police will allege the man took an 8-year-old girl, known to him, from a facility on Beach Road, Maroochydore which initiated an Amber Alert.

The man and the girl were located at a property in Eerwah Vale around 6pm, safe and well.

A 44-year-old Coolum Beach man has been charged with one count each of child stealing and trespass – unlawfully enter or remain in dwelling or yard.

He is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court today, December 20.

Earlier: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2024/12/19/initial-alert-missing-girl-sunshine-coast/

CORRECTION: The previous media release incorrectly stated the man was 38-years-old. He is 44-years-old. The previous media release has been edited to correct this information. We apologise for any confusion.

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