Elderly Individual Arrested on Gun Charges at Site of Missing Child Case
In a significant development, detectives from Task Force Horizon have arrested a 75-year-old resident of Grampus and charged them with firearm offences. This arrest occurred at the Oak Park Station property, which is central to the investigation into the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont, who was reported missing in late September 2025.
Police Emphasize Charges Are Unrelated to Missing Boy
Acting Officer in Charge of the Major Crime Investigation Branch, Detective Inspector Andrew Macrae, clarified on Monday that the firearm charges are not connected to Gus Lamont's disappearance. He also stated that the charges are unrelated to a previous incident at Oak Park Station in October 2025, which involved media attendance at the property.
A police spokesperson provided an update, noting that members of Task Force Horizon have concluded their evidence search at Oak Park Station for the day. Inquiries into Gus Lamont's case are ongoing, with detectives expected to remain in the area on Tuesday, 17 February. Further updates on search activities will be provided as they progress.
Legal Proceedings and Bail Conditions
The 75-year-old individual has been granted bail and is scheduled to appear in the Peterborough Magistrates Court on 6 May. This arrest follows a previous search conducted at Oak Park Station by Task Force Horizon detectives, highlighting the ongoing police efforts in the region.
While the firearm charges mark a notable police action, authorities stress that they do not shed light on the whereabouts of Gus Lamont. The community and investigators continue to focus on the search for the missing four-year-old, with hopes for a resolution in this distressing case.
