Detectives from Charleville Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have today, 16 July, extradited a 71-year-old man for alleged indecent treatment of a child offences.

It will be alleged the offences occurred between January 2007 and March 2009 at various addresses in Charleville.

The 71-year-old man has been charged with two counts of indecent deal with a child, and one count each of indecent treatment of children under 16 years, and indecent treatment of children under 12 years.

He is due to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow, 17 July.

Detectives continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Andrew Trenerry said there may be more victims or people with more information to assist investigations.

“Remember that reporting sexual offences against children is mandatory, and not doing so is a criminal offence,” Detective Inspector Trenerry said.

“Anyone who may have had a similar experience is urged to report it police – any victims will be listened to and supported.”

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 or call 131 444.

Quote this reference number: QP2201118266

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.

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