Body believed to be missing girl Sharon Granites has been found in Alice Springs
NT Police say they have found a body believed to be that of missing five-year-old Alice Springs girl Sharon Granites.
www.abc.net.auHere’s the latest available on Sharon Granites in Alice Springs.
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A high-profile missing-person case center has focused on five-year-old Sharon Granites, with authorities and community volunteers conducting extensive searches around Alice Springs, including remote areas south of the town camp, Old Timers Camp. Multiple updates over late April 2026 described ongoing ground, air, and canine search efforts, and the area has included a crime-scene designation near the last known location. [Source coverage from ABC News and major Australian outlets in late April 2026][4][5][9]
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Reports on April 28–30 indicated significant developments in the case, including the potential involvement of a suspect and intensified search operations by NT Police, aboriginal trackers, drones, and search dogs, with searches spanning large geographic areas including outback corridors around the Old Timers Camp area.[2][3][5]
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By April 30, authorities announced a body was found believed to be Sharon Granites, marking a tragic turn in the case. The police briefing noted the remains located about 5 kilometers south of the Old Timers Camp, with family notified, and ongoing inquiries about information from the community regarding a person of interest.[5]
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Ongoing local and national coverage emphasized the community’s vigil and the emotional toll on Sharon’s family, as volunteers continued to assist with the search and as officials pursued leads and possible sightings.[1][7][4]
If you’d like, I can compile a brief timeline of key events from these reports, or pull the most recent official statements from NT Police and ABC for a precise, dated summary. I can also monitor for any updates and share them with you.