Tips flood in to South Australia Police for Gus Lamont after cops increase reward to $1 million
Investigators hunting for leads in the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont were flooded with new tips in the days after a $1 million cash reward was issued to the public. Here is what we know.
Investigators hunting for leads in the disappearance of South Australian boy Gus Lamont were flooded with new tips in the days after a $1 million cash reward was issued to the public.
SA Police representatives told The Nightly investigators involved in the case received 163 calls, 24 emails and three letters since September, when Major Crime detectives posted the $1 million reward in the lead up to the anniversary of Gus’s disappearance on September 27.
“Police continue to receive information and tips from the public following the announcement of a reward in relation to the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont,” SA Police representative told The Nightly.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Since the reward was announced on 23 September 2026, Crime Stoppers has received 163 calls, 24 emails and three letters.
“A reward of up to $1 million remains on offer for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Gus Lamont and/or the recovery of his remains.”
Investigators confirmed Task Force Horizon detectives were continuing to assess all information received and follow up lines of inquiry.
The four-year-old boy went missing from his family’s remote outback sheep station, Oak Park Station, near Yunta in South Australia, on 27 September 2025.
In February the case was declared a major crime.
Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.
