was a Mormon church member in Perth, Western Australia; accused of sexual abuse of four girls that allegedly took place between 1998 and 2007

Christopher Bartle was a Mormon church member in Perth, Western Australia.

In 2025, Bartle was charged with nearly 30 sex abuse crimes regarding the sexual abuse of four girls that allegedly took place between 1998 and 2007.

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  1. Cooloongup man, 65, charged with 29 historical sex abuse offences over alleged offending against four girls, The West Australian, March 30, 2025.

  • 1. Cooloongup man, 65, charged with 29 historical sex abuse offences over alleged offending against four girls

    • 30 Mar 2025
    • News article
    • The West Australian

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    A Perth man has been charged with almost 30 historical sex abuse offences over the alleged assault of four young girls.
    Sex assault squad detectives charged 65-year-old Cooloongup man Christopher James Bartle with multiple counts of rape and indecent dealing offences.
    Police allege Mr Bartle either raped, had a relationship with or indecently dealt with four female victims aged between eight and 15.
    It is alleged that the offending took place between 1998 and 2007.
    Mr Bartle faced Rockingham Magistrates Court on Thursday charged with 29 offences relating to the sexual penetration of a child, two charges of sexual relationship with a child and 11 indecent dealing offences.
    He was remanded in custody to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on February 21.
    Police are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
    Anybody who is a victim of sexual abuse is urged by detectives to contact police on 131 444.
    Information can be provided anonymously through the Safe2Say online reporting platform.

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