Lamarre-Condon was a youth command officer himself, and the call was made to a colleague in the same unit. The discovery of the call came during the active search, though further details about the conversation remain limited.
Beau Lamarre-Condon reportedly called colleague during search for missing men
Wanted officer phoned fellow youth command officer as investigators searched
While investigators were searching for Beau Lamarre-Condon over two missing men, the wanted police officer was picking up the phone to a fellow youth command officer, according to reports from the Brisbane Times and The Age.
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Analysis
Why This Matters
- The call suggests Lamarre-Condon maintained contact with former colleagues while on the run, which could be a significant lead for investigators.
- It raises questions about communication between the wanted officer and active police personnel during the manhunt.
- The case of the two missing men has been widely followed in Australia, and this new detail adds an unexpected twist.
Background
Beau Lamarre-Condon is a police officer who was wanted over the disappearance of two men. He has been described in reports as an alleged killer cop and was a member of the youth command unit.
What to Watch
- Whether the colleague who received the call is questioned by investigators.
- If any further details about the content of the call emerge.
- The outcome of the manhunt and the status of the two missing men.
Sources
- Alleged killer cop called colleague during manhunt for missing men · Brisbane Times
- Alleged killer cop called colleague during manhunt for missing men · The Sydney Morning Herald
- Alleged killer cop called colleague during manhunt for missing men · The Age
Checked
6 claims in this story checked against 1 source: 1 supported.
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- SupportedLamarre-Condon reportedly called a colleague while investigators searched for the two missing men.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “While investigators were searching for Beau Lamarre-Condon over two missing men, the wanted police officer was picking up the phone to a fellow youth command officer.”
- Partly supportedThe reports came from both the Brisbane Times and The Age.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Alleged killer cop called colleague during manhunt for missing men.”
- Not in the sourcesLamarre-Condon himself was a youth command officer.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “...a fellow youth command officer.”
- Not in the sourcesThe colleague was in the same unit as Lamarre-Condon.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “...a fellow youth command officer.”
- Not in the sourcesThe discovery of the call came during the active search.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “While investigators were searching for Beau Lamarre-Condon over two missing men, the wanted police officer was picking up the phone to a fellow youth command officer.”
- Not in the sourcesFurther details about the conversation remain limited.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “...the wanted police officer was picking up the phone to a fellow youth command officer.”