How abducted tourist's keen eye helped police catch accused rapist

Chilling new details have emerged about the unlawful detention and rape of a young female tourist in South Australia.

Police were able to find the 52-year-old accused at a Meningie property because the victim recalled seeing a tower and a particular type of livestock from where she was allegedly imprisoned.

Seven News has been told in the lead up to the arrest officers twice pulled over the married father in his car.

A second vehicle – believed to be a blue sedan – was also seized by officers on Saturday night along with a red ute.

In a strange coincidence, it is a year almost to the day since two European backpackers were allegedly kidnapped and assaulted at nearby Salt Creek.

On Sunday, South Australia’s Premier said: “This sends really unfortunate messages to tourists that come to South Australia, so there’s a significant reputational issue here.”

More details of the shocking crime could come to light on Monday when the accused faces court.