Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 5, 2026 at 07:42 AM
Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback

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South Australian police have identified a suspect in the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont, who went missing on September 27th from his family's remote sheep station near Yunta. Gus was last seen playing outside his home before his grandmother noticed he was missing, prompting a large-scale search. A person residing at Oak Park station, the family property, is now considered a suspect after inconsistencies were found in previous statements and they withdrew cooperation with police. While Gus's parents are not suspects, police have searched the property and seized items, including a vehicle and electronic devices. Investigators initially considered Gus wandering off, abduction, or involvement of someone known to him, but have ruled out abduction. The investigation is ongoing, with police determined to locate Gus.

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