Canberra store employee charged with raping woman in shopping centre

A 28-year-old man has been charged with raping a lady at the back of the shop he labored at in a Canberra procuring centre.

Police allege the worker of a retail retailer in Westfield Belconnen closed the safety shutters and commenced taking images of the lady whereas she was out of view of the general public round 5pm on Thursday, November 3.

He then allegedly inspired her to enter a small workplace in the back of the shop the place he allegedly had intercourse together with her with out her consent.

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The lady was allegedly raped in an unidentified store at Westfield Belconnen.(Equipped)

The lady went to hospital afterwards and underwent a forensic medical examination, earlier than reporting the alleged rape to police.

Police executed a search warrant and arrested the person on the retailer yesterday.

The person from the Canberra suburb of Phillip will face ACT Magistrates Court docket at this time after being charged with sexual activity with out consent.

When you or somebody you recognize is impacted by sexual assault, home or household violence, name 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or go to1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, name 000.