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Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Police make chilling discovery in backpack of man who volunteers with children
Sunshine Coast Police searched the home of an Australian man who volunteered as a children's camp leader - and found children's clothing and underwear in a panda-shaped backpack Police searching the home of a man who volunteers with children made a chilling discovery as they uncovered kids' underwear in a panda-shaped rucksack. The children's camp leader has since been charged with a string of sexual and property offences, as police say he looked into bathrooms, stole children's underwear and committed sexual offences against children at the camp he volunteered at. The 21-year-old, who has not been named, allegedly used his role as a volunteer group leader to access the children and carry out offences against victims aged between 13 and 16. He has been arrested and charged with a total of 28 offences following an extensive investigation by police and child protection detectives. Police first received a report about the man, from Caboolture South in Queensland, Australia, in December 24. They were told he had been seen allegedly looking into bathrooms being used by children at a campground in Landsborough. As they investigated the claim, they found that the same man had allegedly carried out similar behaviour at the same campground multiple times since 2022. Police also uncovered allegations that he had unlawfully entered tents and stolen children's underwear numreous times throughout 2023 and 2024. His home was searched on May 5 by police from the Sunshine Coast Child Protection Investigation Unit (CPIU), where they allegedly seized multiple electronic devices to be forensically examined. Several pairs of children's underwear were also said to have been found at the home. The man was arrested that day and charged with 17 counts of enter dwelling and commit, five counts of indecent treatment of children under 16 (carer), five counts of unlawful stalking, intimidation, harassment or abuse, and one count of observations in breach of privacy. The suspect is due to appear at Maroochydore Magistrates Court on June 16. Queensland Police released body-worn camera footage of the search, showing the man appearing visibly distressed as he raises his hands to his face while officers read him his charges. Another shot from the body-worn footage shows detectives searching a bedroom, where they come across a panda-shaped backpack full of clothes, including children's underwear. Sunshine Coast CPIU Officer in Charge, Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Grant Gleeson, urged anyone with information or who may have had similar encounters with the accused man to come forward. He said: "Due to the nature of the man's alleged offending, and the access he had to children over many years, we are conscious there may be further victims that are yet to report incidents to police. "We're appealing to witnesses or anyone that could assist this investigation to come forward. And if you believe you have been offended against, I also encourage you to report your experience to police. "It is not your fault and you are not alone, there are multiple reporting and support options available to you. We encourage parents and guardians to speak with their children about appropriate behaviour, even from people considered safe or trusted adults in their life, and what to do if they feel uncomfortable about any behaviour and how they can report that behaviour."
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- News.com.au
Man, 21, accused of using volunteer role to steal children's underwear, target children at campground, police allege
A camp leader has been charged with multiple sexual and property offences – with police alleging he looked into bathrooms, stole children's underwear and committed sexual offences against children at the camp. The 21-year-old Caboolture South man was arrested on Monday and charged with 28 serious sexual and property offences – following an extensive investigation by Sunshine Coast Child Protection Investigation Unit (CPIU) detectives. Police allege the man used his role as a volunteer group leader to gain access to children and committed multiple offences against victims now aged between 13 and 16. The charges stem from a report first received in December 2024, when police were told a man had been seen allegedly looking into bathrooms occupied by children at a Landsborough campground. Further investigations suggest the same man allegedly engaged in similar behaviour at the same campground multiple times since 2022. Further investigations revealed allegations the man had unlawfully entered tents and stolen children's underwear on multiple occasions throughout 2023 and 2024. On May 5, CPIU detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Caboolture, allegedly seizing multiple electronic devices for forensic examination. Several pairs of children's underwear were also allegedly seized. The man was arrested the same day and charged with 17 counts of enter dwelling and commit, five counts of indecent treatment of children under 16 (carer), five counts of unlawful stalking, intimidation, harassment or abuse, and one count of observations in breach of privacy. He is due to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on June 16. In body-worn camera footage released by Queensland Police, the man appears visibly distressed, raising his hands to his face as officers inform him of the charges. In another scene, detectives search a bedroom and uncover a panda-shaped backpack containing clothes. Sunshine Coast CPIU Officer in Charge, Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Grant Gleeson, urged anyone with further information or who may have had similar interactions with the accused to come forward. 'Due to the nature of the man's alleged offending, and the access he had to children over many years, we are conscious there may be further victims that are yet to report incidents to police,' Sergeant Gleeson said. 'We're appealing to witnesses or anyone that could assist this investigation to come forward. 'And if you believe you have been offended against, I also encourage you to report your experience to police. 'It is not your fault and you are not alone, there are multiple reporting and support options available to you. 'We encourage parents and guardians to speak with their children about appropriate behaviour, even from people considered safe or trusted adults in their life, and what to do if they feel uncomfortable about any behaviour and how they can report that behaviour.'
News.com.au
09-05-2025
- News.com.au
Man accused of supplying drugs, committing offences against 14yo
A 40-year-old North Ipswich man has been charged with 30 offences following an investigation by the Inala Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) into the alleged supply of drugs and other serious offences involving a teenage girl. Police allege the man met the 14-year-old victim online and, over a nine-month period, supplied her with methylamphetamine and committed multiple offences against her. He was arrested on May 7 and is facing 30 charges – eight counts each of supply dangerous drugs to minor under 16 and engage in penile intercourse with a child under 16, seven counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16, four counts of making child exploitation material, and one count each of using internet to procure children under 16, supply dangerous drugs and conspiracy to defile. He is expected to appear before the Richlands Magistrates Court on May 14. Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Joshua Brewer praised the alleged victim for her courage. 'I commend the victim-survivor for her significant bravery in coming forward and helping police hold the alleged perpetrator to account,' Sergeant Brewer said. 'If there is anyone else out there who has experienced offending of this nature, I want to reassure you that what has happened to you is not your fault and you are not alone. 'We are here, ready to listen to any victim-survivor. Our officers can help connect you to support services.' 'Offences of this nature are reprehensible, and the service is committed to pursuing all investigative avenues to protect victim-survivors and hold offenders to account.'
