South Australian police are continuing their search for four-year-vintage Gus Lamont, focusing on properties connected to his family in the state’s Mid North. The search, now nearing the finish of a two-day operation, has so far yielded no evidence related to Gus’ disappearance.
Search Intensifies Across Multiple Locations
On Tuesday, Task Force Horizon officers inspected a neighbouring property, located approximately 30 kilometers west of Oak Park Station – the location where Gus was last seen almost five months ago. Officers examined a remote section of a sheep station, a water tank, and an outhouse where fresh cement had recently been poured.
A cadaver dog trained to detect human remains was brought in from New South Wales to assist in the search. Police as well searched a property at Grampus, about 24 kilometers from Oak Park, combing through the yard and homestead. No evidence was found at either location.
Earlier in the day, a police helicopter conducted a search of the Pualco Range Conservation Park, south of Yunta. The operation is expected to conclude today, though officers plan to maintain a presence in the area.
Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke confirmed that police cannot rule out the possibility that Gus was still on the 60,000-hectare property when officers first arrived on the night of September 27th. He stated that while time had passed, it remained a possibility, and the original timeline of events is now under intense scrutiny.
On Tuesday, Gus’ 75-year-old grandmother, Josie Murray, was arrested and charged with firearm offences. Authorities have stated these charges are not connected to Gus’ disappearance, and she is scheduled to appear in the Peterborough Magistrates’ Court in May.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gus Lamont last seen?
Gus Lamont was last seen on September 27th, playing outside the main homestead while his grandmother cared for his younger brother inside.
Where have police been searching for Gus?
Police have been searching properties near Oak Park Station, including a neighbouring family property 30 kilometers west of Oak Park, a property at Grampus, and the Pualco Range Conservation Park.
Has anyone been charged in connection with Gus’ disappearance?
Gus’ 75-year-old grandmother, Josie Murray, has been charged with firearm offences, but authorities state these charges are not linked to his disappearance.
As the search nears its conclusion, what further steps might investigators take to uncover the truth surrounding Gus Lamont’s disappearance?
