Scott Andrew Patterson fronts Maroochydore Magistrate Court for child abuse charges

Retail worker charged with possessing child abuse material has run from cameras after having his bail conditions changed to suit his work schedule.

A Eumundi retail worker allegedly caught with child abuse material has ran from cameras after having his bail conditions changed.

Scott Andrew Patterson, 59, faced Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Thursday for three charges including possessing, controlling child abuse material for use through a carriage service and using a carriage service to access child abuse material.

Duty lawyer Neesha Maidwell said Mr Patterson was required to report by phone to Eumundi police station each Friday.

Scott Andrew Patterson outside Maroochydore Magistrates Court.

Ms Maidwell asked to report to the police station in Noosa each Monday instead as it was his day off.

Police prosecutor Mark Burrell said he did not oppose the change to the bail conditions.

Ms Maidwell told the court the charges were commonwealth offences and would need to be adjourned to the commonwealth call-over.

Magistrate Haydn Stjernqvist agreed to change the bail conditions and adjourned the matter to January 29.

Scott Andrew Patterson outside Maroochydore Magistrates Court.

The man is believed to be one of three men charged by detectives from Argos and North Coast Child Protection Investigation Units following an operation targeting the alleged possession and distribution of child exploitation material.

Over five days the detectives executed a series of search warrants and seized several electronic items and digital evidence.

Mr Patterson ran from cameras outside court.