In a major development in the case of a missing four-year-old boy from the Australian outback, authorities have identified a suspect related to his disappearance. Gus Lamont went missing on September 27 while playing outside his home on a remote sheep station near Yunta, approximately 300km from Adelaide.
His grandmother, who briefly left him unattended, found him missing upon her return, which initiated one of the largest search operations in South Australia's history, covering over 470 square kilometers of rugged terrain.
Police have indicated that while a person residing at the property is now a suspect, they have clarified that the boy's parents are not being investigated. Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke emphasized that they are focusing their investigation on the inconsistencies found in earlier statements about the timeline of events surrounding Gus’s disappearance.
After nearly two months of extensive searches, a specialized task force was established to continue the investigation. In January, police executed a search warrant at the property, during which they confiscated various items, including vehicles and electronic devices.
Detectives are pursuing various leads and are determined to resolve the case, maintaining their commitment to finding Gus and bringing him back to his family. Detective Fielke affirmed, 'Nothing is off the table as we work towards that outcome.'
