A major development has just emerged in the heartbreaking case of missing Nova Scotia siblings, 6-year-old Lilly Sullivan and 4-year-old Jack Sullivan. The RCMP’s Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit has confirmed a crucial breakthrough that could finally shift the investigation forward.
According to Cpl. Sandy Matharu, “Based on the details we’ve gathered so far, we’ve confirmed that Lilly and Jack were seen in public with family members on the afternoon of May 1.”
The children’s disappearance was reported on May 2. Investigators have since collected hours of surveillance footage from around Lansdowne Station and are now making a direct appeal to the public: If you were driving or present near Gairloch Road between 12 p.m. on April 28 and 12 p.m. on May 2 and have dashcam or mobile footage, you’re urged to contact authorities immediately. Even a few seconds could be the missing piece investigators need.
🧩 Why This Update Changes Everything
This confirmation narrows the window of disappearance. Lilly and Jack were alive and seen just one day before they vanished.
More than 355 tips have poured in. Over 50 interviews have already been conducted.
Search crews have combed through more than 5.5 square kilometres of land and water using helicopters, drones, dogs, and dive teams.
On June 19, the Nova Scotia government officially added the case to the province’s Major Unsolved Crimes Program—offering a $150,000 reward for key information.
âť“ The Lingering Questions
Where were Lilly and Jack between May 1 and the morning of May 2?
Who saw them last?
Did any home surveillance, dashcam, or trail camera footage capture anything unusual in that timeframe?
Were there unfamiliar vehicles spotted in the area?
🇨🇦 Why This Case Grips the Nation
From rural roads to national headlines, this case has shaken communities across Nova Scotia and beyond. It’s reopened public debate around:
Whether an Amber Alert should have been issued immediately
The strength of Canada’s national response to missing children cases
The power of everyday technology to solve major crimes — a single camera could reveal a clue that changes everything
đź“Ł What Police Are Asking Now
RCMP investigators are urging anyone who was in the area of Gairloch Road between April 28 at 12:00 p.m. and May 2 at 12:00 p.m. to review any video recordings they may have, even if they seem insignificant.
Contact:
Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit: 902‑896‑5060
Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers: 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477)
Or submit a tip anonymously online: crimestoppers.ns.ca
🕯️ One Last Plea
From small towns to city streets, this case reminds us: a shared post, a second glance at your footage, or a conversation with the right person might be all it takes to bring two innocent children home.
👉 Please share this story. Someone knows something. And that someone could be you.
