Supplied photoThe grandparents of a missing four-year-old boy say they are "absolutely devastated" after a family member was declared a suspect in his likely death. Police on Thursday declared his disappearance a major crime, saying they had a suspect who lived at Oak Park Station. "We don't believe now that Gus is alive," Det Supt Fielke said. Det Supt Fielke said ground and aerial searches failed to locate Gus or any items belonging to him and family members had provided information that police had reviewed. "It's challenging, it's delicate at times when you're dealing with family members ... our people have been unwavering and kept an open mind."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 07, 2026 10:58 UTC