Bohle Plains man charged over alleged filming at Deeragun shopping centre
Police have charged a 30-year-old Bohle Plains man over alleged filming at a Deeragun shopping centre and are appealing for other possible victims to come…
A 30-year-old Bohle Plains man has been charged after allegedly filming up a woman's dress at a Deeragun shopping centre, and police are appealing for other possible victims to come forward.
Detectives from the Townsville Child Protection Investigation Unit allege that around 3:30pm on 27 October, the man approached a woman at a supermarket at the Commercial Avenue shopping centre and attempted to film under her dress.
Police arrested the man at a Bohle Plains address yesterday. It is further alleged he destroyed a portable hard drive when officers arrived.
He has been charged with one count each of recording in breach of privacy and damaging evidence with intent. He was remanded in custody today and is due to next appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on 12 December.
Detectives believe the man may have committed similar offences against other women at the Deeragun shopping centre, and at a hardware business on Stock Route Way, Garbutt. They are asking anyone who may have experienced a similar incident to come forward. Investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information can contact Policelink on 131 444, or use the online suspicious activity form via the Policelink website, 24 hours a day. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers Queensland website. Quote reference number QP2602127487.
Anyone who has experienced sexual assault is reminded it is not their fault and they are not alone. In an immediate emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Confidential information, counselling and support are available through the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT.
This report is based on information released by Queensland Police Service.