Timeline: Gus Lamont’s Disappearance Sparks Major Crime Investigation, Family Devastated
The disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont from Oak Park Station has prompted a major crime investigation by South Australian police. Gus was last seen on September 27, 2025, while playing near his family home, located approximately 250 kilometers north of Adelaide.
Gus Lamont’s Disappearance Timeline
Following his disappearance, authorities deployed extensive search efforts. The investigation took a significant turn when police identified a suspect living near the property.
Key Events Leading to Major Crime Declaration
- September 27, 2025: Gus was last seen by his grandmother around 5 PM. He was reported missing the same evening.
- September 28: The search was expanded, utilizing all-terrain vehicles and drones to cover a 2.5 km radius.
- September 29: The search included horse and water operations police, with investigators describing Gus’s appearance.
- October 1: A footprint with a similar pattern to Gus’s shoes was found, spurring further search efforts.
- October 3-4: Drones with infrared technology were deployed. Initial footprints were ruled out as belonging to Gus.
- October 13-16: An extensive ground search involving hundreds of personnel was conducted, covering 95 square kilometers.
- October 31: A dam near the homestead was drained, but no evidence was found.
- January 14-15, 2026: Police executed a warrant for a forensic search, seizing various items.
- February 5: Authorities officially designated the case as a major crime and identified a suspect linked to the property.
- February 6: Gus’s grandparents expressed devastation over the case’s classification and reiterated their support for ongoing investigations.
Investigation Developments
Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke reported that the investigation had evolved based on inconsistencies from an individual linked to the property. Initially considered a non-suspicious disappearance, police now focus on the scenario that someone known to Gus may be involved.
As the largest missing persons search in South Australian history, the investigation remains active. Police stress their commitment to explore all avenues until they uncover the truth about Gus Lamont’s fate.
