Detectives from the Gold Coast Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man following investigations into a sexual assault at Burleigh Heads.

It will be alleged the man sexually assaulted a woman in her 30’s at a Goodwin Terrace residence on 30 March.

Following extensive investigations, on 30 April, detectives executed a crime scene warrant at the property where several items were seized.

A 65-year-old Indooroopilly man has been charged with three counts of rape, two counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of sexual assault.

He is due to appear at Southport Magistrates Court on 14 May.

Quote this reference number: QP2600666203

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.

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.

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