Someone who lived with four-year-old Gus Lamont is now considered a suspect in his disappearance, South Australia police said on Thursday as they declared the case a major crime. Mounted police, police divers, defence and emergency services personnel, drones and trackers searched the 60,000 hectare Oak Park station, near Yunta, which is about 300km inland from Adelaide. Map showing the location of Oak Park station. Map showing the location of Oak Park station. Eight separate ground searches over more than 20 days covered 95 sq km around the property, Fielke explained.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2026 19:46 UTC