Nearly four weeks exactly since two children went missing in rural Nova Scotia, police are confirming that they were seen in public with family members one day before they went missing.
Lilly and Jack Sullivan, four and six years old, went missing from Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County, May 2.
It is reported they wandered away from home.
Now, nearly one month into their disappearance RCMP have gathered hours of video from the areas surrounding Lansdown Station and are asking for more.
In a statement, Cpl. Sandy Matharu from the major crime unit says, “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 say 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 say they remain committed to exploring all possibilities surrounding Lilly and Jack’s disappearance.
Massive search
After the children were reported missing, more than 160 volunteers scoured the area for six days.
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It involved multiple dogs, a variety of drones, an underwater recovery team and several aircraft through 5.5 kilometers of rough terrain.
It was scaled back on May 7 to focus on specific areas, until two additional searches on May 8, 9, 17 and 18.
“RCMP officers from various teams are fully engaged in finding out what happened to Lilly and Jack, and we’re using all tools and resources to determine the circumstances of their disappearance,” says Cpl. Matharu.
“We understand people’s desire for answers and updates. However, as this is an active investigation, we’re unable to discuss details of our ongoing work.”
A helicopter flies over Lansdowne Station in Pictou County, N.S., as part of the search and rescue operation to find Lilly and Jack Sullivan, two children who went missing on May 2. (Jacob Moore/Acadia Broadcasting)
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 says 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,” says 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.
