The Bayside Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a man following an appeal relating to an indecent act being committed on a train travelling from Wynnum to Hemmant on 18 September.

Between 8.50am to 9.30am, witnesses reported seeing man board a train at Wynnum and allegedly conduct an indecent act before disembarking at Hemmant.

On 30 September, police released a public appeal for information to assist in the identification of the man.

In a direct response to the appeal, shortly before 1pm on 1 October a member of the public sighted the man and contacted police.

Responding officers subsequently took the man into custody in Wynnum.

A 35-year-old River Ranch man has been charged with one count of indecent act in any place to which the public are permitted to access.

He is expected to appear before Wynnum Magistrates Court on 20 October.

Police thank media and the public for their assistance.

Earlier:

Indecent acts appeal, Wynnum

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.

Quote this reference number: QP2501686778

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