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Police appeal to public for more information after man charged with rape

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Detectives are appealing to the public for further information as investigations continue into the alleged rape and serious assault of a woman at Amamoor.

Police will allege a man physically and sexually assaulted a woman, known to him, at a property where they both live, in separate dwellings, in October.

A 45-year-old Amamoor man has been charged with rape, attempted rape and serious assault of person over 60.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in Gympie Magistrates Court on 19 January 2026.

Gympie CIB Officer in Charge Detective Acting Sergeant Kiel Duggen said detectives are appealing for potential further victims.

“Further investigations have indicated that the man may have been propositioning other women, who have previously resided at the property,” he said.

“We reasonably believe there may be more people that have been the victims of alleged sexual offences committed by the man, and not reported it to police.

“We are urging anyone who may have been a victim of this man to contact police.

“There are multiple ways to report what has happened, depending on your situation.

“Please be assured that we’ll treat you and your story with sensitivity, dignity and respect.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

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 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.

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: QP2501939558

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