South Australian police have concluded a three-day search at Oak Park Station without uncovering any new evidence regarding the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont. Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke, head of the Major Crime Division, stated that despite extensive efforts, no further clues have been found.
Police have received over 500 calls to Crime Stoppers and more than 830 pieces of information from the public since Gus went missing on September 27. All leads are being followed up, but there remains no evidence to suggest abduction.
One of Gus's grandparents remains a suspect in the investigation, though police declined to provide further details. The grandparents, Josie and Shannon Murray, have previously stated their full cooperation with authorities.
The latest search involved 17 officers and focused on waterways, creek beds, bores, and wells, covering over 30 kilometers. Recent rainfall prompted the search, as police hoped it might reveal new evidence. Forensic testing of items seized in January, including a vehicle, motorbike, and electronic devices, also yielded no results.
Further aerial searches are planned, using AI technology to analyze footage of areas up to 15 kilometers from the homestead. Police remain in regular contact with Gus's parents, providing updates as the investigation continues.
Detective Superintendent Fielke acknowledged the growing difficulty of the case, stating, "The longer this goes on, the closer we get to not finding him." However, he emphasized that police will not give up their search for the missing boy.
