Crime Stoppers receives influx of calls about Gus Lamont

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Since Gus Lamont's parents appealed for information regarding his disappearance and the police offered a $1 million reward, Crime Stoppers has received a significant increase in calls related to the case.

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Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke announced a $1 million reward on Wednesday for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the disappearance of Gus Lamont, a four-year-old boy last seen playing near a remote homestead 40km south of Yunta in South Australia on September 27. Since then, Task Force Horizon has received over 30 calls and two emails from the public, prompting an influx of tips to Crime Stoppers as well. Despite extensive searches involving land and air operations, Gus remains missing. The police are pleased with the response but emphasize that all reports will be thoroughly investigated before taking further action.

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