A sense of heartbreak and urgency continues to ripple across Canada as the search intensifies for Lilly and Jack Sullivan — two young siblings who vanished without a trace on May 2nd from their family’s rural property in Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia.

Six-year-old Lilly and her little brother, four-year-old Jack, were last seen playing near their home, nestled in a thickly forested area roughly 140 kilometers northeast of Halifax. Since then, not a single confirmed sighting has emerged.

Now, in a dramatic move that underscores the gravity of the situation, Nova Scotia’s Department of Justice has announced a reward of up to $150,000 for information that could help bring the children home — or bring answers to the haunting mystery that has left a province on edge.

“This is every parent’s nightmare.”

Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia’s Justice Minister, issued a heartfelt plea today:

“The disappearance of Lilly and Jack has shaken our communities deeply. Investigators are working day and night. But we need the public’s help. If you know anything, come forward.”

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) launched an official missing persons investigation within hours of the children’s disappearance. Despite extensive ground and aerial searches involving hundreds of officers, volunteers, K9 units, and drones, no trace has yet been found.

RCMP confirmed that a new coordinated ground search will take place this coming Saturday in an effort to comb areas that may have previously been overlooked or newly relevant due to tips.

What makes this case so chilling?

Unlike most missing children cases, there is no evidence of abduction, foul play, or even a struggle. The children simply… disappeared. The dense woods of Lansdowne Station have become the focal point of the search, but questions remain:

Did they wander too far from home and become lost?

Could someone have taken them without leaving a trace?

Or is something more sinister at play?

Authorities are not ruling out any possibility.

A reward with a purpose

The province has made it clear that the $150,000 reward will be issued based on the investigative value of any tip provided. That means even the smallest detail — something that might seem unimportant — could be the key to unlocking the mystery.

If you have information, contact the RCMP at 1-800-803-RCMP or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

“We just want our babies back.”

As the days stretch into weeks, the Sullivan family remains hopeful — but time is critical. “We believe someone knows something,” said a close family friend. “Even if it seems insignificant, please speak up. Don’t let silence be the reason these children stay missing.”

Nova Scotians — and people across the country — are watching, waiting, and hoping.

Let’s bring Lilly and Jack home.