Boondall Child Protection Investigations Unit (CPIU) with the assistance of the Sexual Crimes Unit have charged a man following extensive investigations into alleged historical sexual assaults.
Between the early 1970s to late 1980s, a now 67-year-old man is alleged to have sexually assaulted five girls, aged in their pre-teens and teens.
It will be alleged the victims were known to the 67-year-old man.
Police will further allege several offences occurred at a bakery in North Brisbane where the man was employed.
The matter was first reported to police on 24 May 2025.
Detectives established Operation Xray Cyder, which led to the arrest of the 67-year-old man in Bracken Ridge on Friday 14 August.
The 67-year-old man was charged with a total of 34 offences including 10 counts of indecent treatment of girls under sixteen (U 14), nine counts of indecent treatment of girls under seventeen, five counts of rape, three counts of indecent treatment of girls under sixteen, two counts each of threatening violence – discharge firearms or other act and indecent treatment of girls under seventeen (U 14), and one count of deprivation of liberty – unlawfully detain/confine.
He was denied police bail and remanded in custody to reappear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 28 September.
Boondall CPIU Detective Senior Sergeant Derek Harris says investigations remain ongoing and anyone with information that may relate is urged to come forward.
“Detectives are committed to pursuing all avenues to seek justice for victim-survivors, we acknowledge the immense courage it takes to come forward with reports of this nature,” he said.
“If anyone has further information or experienced similar interactions, we encourage you to come forward directly to us or anonymously to Crimestoppers.”
“I want to reassure victim-survivors that you are not alone, support services are available to you.”
Investigations are ongoing and police are providing support to those involved.
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.
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.
