Three people have been arrested and a burnt-out ute has been found as the search continues for two missing Australian brothers and their US friend in Mexico.
Family and friends are appealing for assistance in finding Perth men Jake and Callum Robinson, and their US friend Jack Rhoad, who went missing following a camping in the Baja California region, near Ensenada.
A local police commander told 9News he feared the three men had ventured too far out of Ensanada to a remote area.
It's believed the trio failed to check into their accommodation in Rosarito four days ago.
The brothers were driving a white Chevrolet Colorado ute.
Callum has type one diabetes, adding to his family's concerns.
This morning, the Baja California Attorney General, María Elena Andrade Ramírez told reporters, including 9News' Alison Piotrowski, that three Mexican people had been arrested in connection to the case.
Ramírez said the search was focused on three abandoned tents discovered south of the Ensenada region.
A car matching the description of the Chevrolet Colorado ute has also been found burnt out on a nearby farm.
The search area takes in hundreds of square kilometres.
Ramírez told 9News that the investigation was "incredibly important" to Mexican authorities.
It had previously been reported that a woman was arrested.
9News understands a woman was found to be in possession of one of the brothers' mobile phones, but it has not been confirmed which man.
It's understood she turned the phone on, which caused it to ping a local cell tower and allowed authorities to track her down.
Mexican authorities said social media posts relating to the trio's disappearance sparked the police investigation.
It's also understood authorities found drugs on her when she was arrested.
Police said they conducted a large search today across the Baja Coast.
They said the search was large because they didn't have a lot of evidence at the moment.
Callum is a skilled lacrosse player living in California, who has represented Australia in the sport.
Their mother, Debra Robinson, has taken to social media to appeal for information or help.
"Reaching out to anyone who has seen my two sons. They have not contacted us since Saturday 27th April," she said.
"They were due to book into an Airbnb in Rosarito after their camping weekend but they did not show up.
"Callum is a type one diabetic so there is also a medical concern. Please contact me if you have seen them or know their whereabouts."
A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson confirmed DFAT is providing consular assistance to the family.
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