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The AFP is today releasing seven images located during an ongoing child abuse investigation, seeking any information the community might have about them.
The images were allegedly located on electronic devices seized as part of the investigation.
These images, believed to be taken in Sydney’s north-west, include:
A puffer vest with a distinctive dinosaur, or dinosaur skeleton, pattern. The images were likely taken on 26 June, 2023, at a Rouse Hill childcare centre.
Shorts with a blue pattern and a t-shirt with an animal pattern on the front and left shoulder. The image is believed to be taken sometime between 18 February, 2020, and 3 March, 2024, at a Rouse Hill childcare centre.
A two-tone t-shirt likely taken on 9 January, 2018, at a Putney childcare centre.
A former Sydney childcare worker, 35, has been charged with 329 child abuse offences allegedly committed between 2009 and 2026.
A multi-agency Local Contact Point (LCP) remains active and allows the community to access more information about the man’s employment history and his involvement at facilities, and access appropriate support resources.
AFP Detective Acting Inspector Emmanuel Tsardoulias hopes the unique items could be recognised by parents, carers or the general public.
“Any information, big or small, may assist the victim identification process. We encourage anyone who has information to please contact the LCP on 02 9765 1000,” Det A/Insp Tsardoulias said.
“We understand this week’s news about Operation Moonbi has been tough for members of our community. The abuse of trust we allege has occurred is confronting.
“Our investigation will continue, and we thank the public for their cooperation, patience and support as we continue to make inquiries.”
The AFP and its partners are committed to stopping child exploitation and abuse and the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) is driving a collaborative national approach to combatting child abuse.
The ACCCE brings together specialist expertise and skills in a central hub, supporting investigations into online child sexual exploitation and developing prevention strategies focused on creating a safer online environment.
Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse are urged to contact the ACCCE. If you know abuse is happening right now or a child is at risk, call police immediately on 000.
If you or someone you know is impacted by child sexual abuse and online exploitation, support services are available.
Advice and support for parents and carers about how they can help protect children online can be found at the ThinkUKnow website, an AFP-led education program designed to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
