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Police are seeking public assistance after an elderly man was allegedly assaulted at a Sunshine Coast beach.

Police allege a 74-year-old man was assaulted by another man at Warana Beach on August 8, at about 11.30am.

The alleged offender is described as Caucasian, 180cm tall with a medium build, shoulder-length curly grey hair, wearing yellow or gold mirrored sunglasses and potentially in his 40s or 50s.

The man was accompanied by a woman who is described as Caucasian, 165cm with an average build and shoulder-length straight hair.

They were with an adult golden retriever dog.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is urged to contact police.

Investigations are ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at  police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au. Quote this reference number: QP2601556322.

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