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

BBC News - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete February 5, 2026 at 07:42 AM

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Gus Lamont: police return to South Australia home of missing four-year-old in search for new evidence

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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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Police conducted a search of the property in January and seized a number of items.

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Gus' parents are not suspects in his disappearance.

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A person who resides at Oak Park station has withdrawn their support for the police.

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Gus Lamont was last seen playing outside his home on a remote sheep station near Yunta on 27 September.

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A suspect has been identified over the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont.

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