A 72-year-old man wanted over alleged historical sex offences in Victoria has been arrested in Queensland.

Sano Taskforce detectives managed to track the man down in the Brisbane Suburb of Spring Hill, arresting the former Victorian resident on Tuesday.

He been charged with 32 historical offences including rape and indecent assault.

It’s understood the man was working and living in western Victoria between 1980-1982.

The alleged victims were teenage boys at the time of the incidents.

He’s expected to be extradited to face court in Melbourne today