RCMP looking for ‘fact-based tips’ on N.S. children as disappearance anniversary approaches

Police in Nova Scotia are looking for “fact-based tips” on two missing children as the one-year anniversary of their disappearance approaches.

The RCMP says it continues an “active and comprehensive investigation” into the disappearance of siblings Lilly and Jack Sullivan.

“RCMP units from across Canada, as well as the National Centre for Missing Persons and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, are assisting,” reads the latest update from the force.

Four-year-old Jack and six-year-old Lilly were reported missing from their home on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station on May 2, 2025. It is believed they wandered from their rural property that morning.

Multiple searches have been done in the heavily-wooded areas near the children’s home, assisted by ground search teams and local volunteers.

About 50 people joined the most recent search, which was conducted by Ontario-based group Please Bring Me Home.

Searches have also been done by air, in water and with cadaver dogs, covering a total of 40 kilometres, with no sign of the children.

A boot print and pink blanket that belonged to Lilly were found, but little else.

“This investigation has involved sustained and wide‑ranging efforts over the past year,” said Staff Sgt. Rob McCamon, acting officer in charge of Major Crime and Behavioural Sciences, in the release.

“Substantial RCMP and partner agency resources continue to be dedicated to this file, and they’ll remain in place until the circumstances surrounding Lilly and Jack’s disappearance are determined with certainty.”

Police have formally interviewed 106 people, administered polygraphs, reviewed 8,132 video files, and evaluated and prioritized more 1,191 tips.

The RCMP says, while it appreciates people’s concern and engagement, investigators need specific and verifiable details moving forward.

“Rumour and speculation won’t lead us to Lilly and Jack,” McCamon says.

Police say all possible scenarios remain under consideration in the case.

Anyone with “fact-based information” related to the Sullivan children’s disappearance is being asked to call the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902‑896‑5060 or Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477). Tips can also be made via email or online.

The RCMP will provide an update on the case at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, which CTV Atlantic will livestream.

The province is also offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information about their disappearance.

A public vigil is expected to be held outside the RCMP detachment in Stellarton, N.S., this weekend.

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