Mackay police search for man after alleged sexual assault at Caneland Central

A hairdresser washing a man’s hair at a salon in a major shopping centre was allegedly touched inappropriately as police now call for help to identify a man they believe can help with their inquiries.

Mackay police are calling on the public to help find a man they want to speak with over reports a woman was indecently touched at Caneland Central.

Police believe he may be able to help with their inquiries.

Initial investigations suggest the man went into a hair salon inside the Mangrove Rd shopping complex about 4.45pm and requested a hair treatment.

Police are appealing for information to help identify a man who they believe can help in relation to a woman being inappropriately touched at Caneland Central.

Police say when the man was seated at the basin having his hair washed, he inappropriately touched a female hairdresser on the leg.

The man was immediately asked to leave the salon.

Police have now released an image of a man they wish to speak to in a bid to help with their inquiries.

Police say he is described as being in his mid to late 20s with a distinctive tattoo featuring a triangle with an eye in the centre and brickwork.

He was wearing a cream-coloured T-shirt and has a sandy blonde mullet with shaved sides.

Anyone with information that could identify the man is encouraged to contact police.