Historical indecent treatment of child at Mudgeeraba, QLD

Police have charged a 54-year-old man over the alleged indecent treatment of a girl at Mudgeeraba from 2013 to 2019.

After receiving information on February 8 relating to the alleged historical sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, detectives from the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit commenced an investigation.

It is alleged that the offending began in 2013 when the girl was aged six-years-old and continued until early this year.

Yesterday, a 54-year-old Biggera Waters man was arrested and has now been charged with six counts of indecent treatment of a child under 12.

He is scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court today.

Investigations continue.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1900272984

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