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“We continue to collaborate with Gus’s parents, although some other family members have stopped assisting,” he shared with ABC Radio Adelaide.
The specific relatives who have reportedly ceased their cooperation with the investigation have not been disclosed.
Stevens emphasized that finding the young boy remains a “top priority” for the police, confirming that officers will revisit the family’s property in the near future.
Gus has been missing since September, last seen at his family’s outback station.
SA Police classified Gus’s disappearance as a major crime a month ago. They revealed that someone closely connected to the family, but not one of Gus’s parents, had been in communication with detectives but has allegedly “withdrawn cooperation.”
Police said that person was considered a suspect, though their idenity hasn’t been revealed.
Stevens also said police had “all but ruled out” the possibility that Gus had simply wandered off.
“There has not been one single piece of evidence that we have located during that searching exercise, the most extensive search I think arguably in the history of South Australia, that has given us any indication that he did wander off,” he said.
“We will be going back to the property, I can’t say when, I can’t say what the reasons will be, that’s entirely up to the task force, but the work is ongoing.”
He insisted that finding Gus was the main concern of the state’s police force, saying he wished to bring closure to Gus’ parents, Josh and Jess.
Late last month the pair released a publc statement via SA Police, where they urged anyone with information to come forward. They also released new photos and video of their son.
“Our lives have been shattered, and every moment without him is unbearable,” they said.
“We are united in our search for answers about what happened to our little boy, Gus, who means everything to us… we know someone out there may have information.
“If someone knows what happened, we are pleading with that person—or anyone who may have seen or heard anything—to please come forward.
“Even the smallest detail could give us the answers we so desperately need.”
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