It has now been four weeks since two young children went missing from rural Nova Scotia.
Lilly and Jack Sullivan, six and four years old, are reported to have wandered away from home on Gairloch Road in Pictou County, May 2.
A massive search involving over 160 volunteers who spent tens of thousands of search hours over 5.5 kilometers of rough terrain lasted for six days.
It was scaled back on May 7 to focus on specific areas, until two additional searches on May 8, 9, 17 and 18.
In a news release Wednesday, RCMP said they can now confirm the children were last seen in public with family members, May 1 – one day before they disappeared.
Video footage
Police have gathered hours of footage of the areas surrounding Lansdown Station and are now looking for more, specifically in the days leading up to the children’s disappearance.
In a statement, Cpl. Sandy Matharu from the major crime unit said, “We’re now asking anyone who has dashcam footage or video along Gairloch Road between 12 p.m. on April 28 and 12 p.m. on May 2 to contact us.”
Police said they have received more than 355 tips that are being follow up on, with over 50 people who have been interviewed and more interviews planned in the coming days.
They said they remain committed to exploring all possibilities surrounding Lilly and Jack’s disappearance.
Hard on the community
Lilly and Jack’s disappearance has hit the community of Pictou County hard.
According to Warden Robert Parker people want answers and there has been a sense of sadness and also a little fear among residents.
Premier says it’s weighing heavy
Premier Tim Houston said Jack and Lilly’s disappearance is devastating.
“It’s weighing heavy certainly on the minds of people in Pictou County and well beyond as well,” said Houston.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lilly and Jack, or who has video footage to share with police, is asked to call the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060.
To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
