In a recent development in the search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, South Australian police have turned their attention to an outhouse and water tank on a property in the Mid North. The outhouse, with freshly laid cement, and the water tank have been thoroughly examined as part of a two-day operation. Despite no evidence being found so far, the search continues with a cadaver dog from New South Wales assisting in the effort.
The focus has shifted to a neighboring property owned by Gus' family, approximately 30 kilometers west of Oak Park Station, where the boy vanished almost five months ago. The police have also visited a property at Grampus, about 24 kilometers from Oak Park, but no evidence connected to Gus' disappearance was found at either location.
The operation is expected to conclude today, with officers maintaining a presence in the area. Gus was last seen on September 27, playing outside the main homestead while his grandmother cared for his younger brother inside. Major Crime's officer in charge, Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke, confirmed that police cannot rule out the possibility that Gus was still on the 60,000-hectare property when officers reached the homestead on the night of September 27.
The timeline of events is under scrutiny, and on Tuesday, police arrested and charged Gus' 75-year-old grandmother, Josie Murray, with firearm offenses. It is important to note that the charges are not linked to the child's disappearance, and she is due to appear in court in May. The investigation continues, with the police's efforts to uncover the truth and find Gus remaining a top priority.
