The grandparents of four-year-old Gus Lamont have issued a heartfelt statement following a significant development in the case, just one day after South Australian police confirmed they have identified a suspect and formally declared the young boy's disappearance a major crime.
Police Confirm Major Crime Status After Four Months
Authorities have now classified the investigation into Gus Lamont's vanishing as a major crime, more than four months after he disappeared from a remote sheep station in Yunta on September 27. This formal declaration marks a critical escalation in the ongoing search efforts, underscoring the seriousness with which police are treating the case.
Grandparents Express Devastation and Cooperation
In a joint comment released through their legal representatives, Josie Murray and Shannon Murray, the grandparents of Gus Lamont, conveyed their profound distress in response to the police announcement. They stated, "We are absolutely devastated by the media release of SAPOL Major Crime." The family emphasised their full cooperation with the investigation, adding, "The family has cooperated fully with the investigation and want nothing more than to find Gus and reunite him with his mum and dad."
Police Identify Person of Interest and Note Inconsistencies
The grandparents' statement comes in the wake of police revelations that a person of interest has been identified in connection with Gus Lamont's disappearance. Authorities have clarified that this individual is not either of Gus's parents, but they noted that "inconsistencies and discrepancies" were found in the information provided by other family members during the investigation. This detail highlights the complexities and challenges faced by detectives as they piece together the events leading up to the four-year-old's vanishing from the remote Yunta location.
The case continues to unfold, with police urging anyone with information to come forward as they intensify their efforts to locate Gus Lamont and bring closure to his grieving family. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
