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.

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