Alleged rapist arrested after returning to Brisbane crime scene that night, police say
A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of rape and assault following an attack on a woman in Brisbane. Police identified the suspect after he returned to the crime scene in his vehicle, aided by dashcam footage provided by the public.
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This case highlights the effectiveness of public cooperation and modern surveillance technology in solving violent crimes.
Police say after their urgent public appeal about an alleged sexual assault in Brookfield on Thursday, two people came forward with dashcam footage. Photograph: James Ross/AAP Police say after their urgent public appeal about an alleged sexual assault in Brookfield on Thursday, two people came forward with dashcam footage. Photograph: James Ross/AAP Queensland Alleged rapist arrested after returning to Brisbane crime scene that night, police say Man, 32, charged with six counts of rape, stalking and assault after woman was allegedly attacked in Brookfield
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Queensland police say a man accused of raping and assaulting a young woman, who was taking a morning bushwalk, has been arrested after he returned to the crime scene in his vehicle later that evening.
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