A shocking new discovery has sent ripples through the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Gus Lamont, as authorities have confirmed the recovery of what appears to be his missing backpack — found floating near a drain tunnel less than seven kilometers from his home.
The discovery, made by a municipal maintenance worker early Wednesday morning, has been described by investigators as “deeply disturbing” and possibly a turning point in the case.
According to police sources, the small blue-and-grey backpack, which matches the description given by Gus’s parents, was spotted wedged against debris at the mouth of a stormwater tunnel following heavy rainfall overnight. When officers retrieved it, they immediately noticed that the bag’s zippers were partially open and that the contents appeared to have been deliberately tampered with.
“It wasn’t just thrown there by accident,” a source close to the investigation revealed. “Whoever placed it there wanted it to be found — but not before the rain washed away most of the evidence.”
What was inside the backpack has not been officially disclosed — but several outlets have reported that a folded piece of paper, a torn piece of fabric, and what appears to be a small reddish stain were among the items collected for forensic analysis.
Detectives at the scene were reportedly “visibly shaken” after examining the contents, with one witness describing the moment officers carefully sealed the items in evidence bags before rushing them to the crime lab.
“The entire team went silent,” the witness told reporters. “Whatever they found inside, it wasn’t something anyone expected.”
Investigators have since cordoned off the area surrounding the drain tunnel, deploying divers and sniffer dogs to comb nearby waterways for additional evidence. Early reports suggest that the bag may have floated downstream from an unknown location, raising questions about where — and when — it was first placed in the water.
Adding to the mystery, forensic teams are now examining the paper found inside. Though police have not released its contents, sources claim it contained faint pencil markings, potentially a drawing or a few written words — details that could provide the first real clue about what happened to Gus in the hours before he vanished.
“It’s a disturbing development,” said Detective Inspector Rowan Hughes in a brief press conference. “We are working around the clock to analyze every trace of evidence recovered. What we’ve found so far raises serious questions about who was with Gus — and where they’ve been since.”
Authorities have also confirmed that traces of soil and plant matter found on the backpack do not match the terrain near the Lamont family’s property, suggesting the item may have been relocated from another area before ending up near the drain.
Meanwhile, Gus’s parents have been informed of the discovery and are said to be “devastated but hopeful” that the new evidence could finally bring clarity to the search that has gripped the nation for weeks.
“We just want him home,” Gus’s mother said quietly through tears. “If someone knows where he is, please — just tell the truth.”
As lab results are pending, detectives are now working to determine whether DNA or fingerprints found on the bag or its contents could link the evidence to a known suspect or reveal a second, unidentified individual.
With public tension rising and the community desperate for answers, one haunting question echoes across the investigation tonight:
Who placed Gus Lamont’s backpack in that tunnel — and what dark secret were they trying to hide inside it?