On the 23 October 2024 two detectives from Kingston CIB travelled to the Gold Coast after locating the 31 year old man who had been wanted for over 12 months in relation to historical persistent sexual abuse of a child charge. With the assistance of Queensland Police the man was arrested before appearing in the Southport Magistrates Court on the 24 October where order was made for his return to Tasmania.

On the 25 October 2024 both detectives escorted the man to Tasmania.

The man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates court in an after hours session over the weekend.