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

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

Summary

Police in South Australia have named a suspect in the case of a four-year-old boy, Gus Lamont, who went missing from a remote sheep station. The boy disappeared while playing outside his home near Yunta, prompting a major search effort. A person living on the property is under investigation, but Gus' parents are not considered suspects.

Key Facts

  • A four-year-old boy named Gus Lamont disappeared from a sheep station in South Australia.
  • He was last seen on September 27, playing outside his home near Yunta, about 300km from Adelaide.
  • Gus' disappearance led to a large search by land and air, covering 470 square kilometers.
  • Police have identified a suspect who lives on the property but have ruled out Gus' parents as suspects.
  • The investigation focuses on inconsistencies in the timeline of Gus' disappearance.
  • Items seized in January include a vehicle, motorcycle, and electronic devices from the property.
  • Police initially considered abduction, wandering off, or involvement of someone known to Gus.
  • Abduction and wandering off were ruled out due to the property's remote location.
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