Police will allege that about 5am on August 29, 1988, a woman was jogging on Torrens Road when she was threatened by a man armed with a knife, dragged to a car and driven to a nearby location where he sexually assaulted her.

The woman managed to escape and sought assistance from a member of the public.

Forensic evidence seized at the time of the assault led to the arrest of a 62-year-old Paralowie man on Friday.

He was charged with rape and was bailed to appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on January 5, next year.

Detective Chief Inspector Richard Lambert of the Special Crimes Investigation Section said, “DNA technology has provided police with increased opportunities to identify people who are responsible for committing all types of crimes.

“This investigation demonstrates SAPOL’s commitment to pursue those responsible for committing sexual assaults, including those that have occurred many years ago.

“The impact of these types of crimes have on their victims is everlasting, and SAPOL recognises the importance of exploring all lines of investigation to solve these crimes.

“While DNA technology continues to advance, SAPOL will also continue its resolve to make violent sexual offenders accountable for their crimes.”