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CBC
a day ago
- CBC
Family shows property where missing N.S. kids last seen
Months after two young children went missing in Nova Scotia, we're getting access to the property from which they disappeared for the first time. Janie Mackenzie, the step-grandmother of Lilly and Jack Sullivan, took the CBC's Aly Thomson through the property in Lansdowne Station.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
RCMP give update on missing Nova Scotia siblings, including discovery of pink blanket
More than two months after two young siblings went missing in Nova Scotia, the RCMP say they have received thousands of videos and found a pink blanket belonging to one of the children, but the case remains unsolved. The investigative team in the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation into the disappearance of Lilly Sullivan and Jack Sullivan who went missing from their rural home in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County, N.S. 'Our collective efforts will continue every day until we determine with certainty the circumstances surrounding Lilly and Jack's disappearance,' said Sgt. Rob McCamon, Officer in Charge (acting), Major Crime and Behavioural Sciences, in a statement released July 16. Lilly, six, and Jack, four, were first reported missing on the morning of May 2, 2025, by their mom and stepfather, who believe the kids disappeared while they were still asleep. The stepfather looked for them in neighbouring roads as the mom called police that morning. Since then, more than 800 tasks have been associated with this investigation, the RCMP said in a news release. The latest update on the case doesn't bring any new information about where Lilly and Jack could be or what happened to them, but gives the public an overview of what the next stage of the investigation will look like. The Nova Scotia RCMP said they are reviewing approximately 5,000 video files of Lansdowne Station and its surrounding areas and assessing more than 600 tips from the public. Police have formally interviewed over 60 people, including some with a polygraph test, and are requesting judicial authorizations to seize and examine materials and devices that can help in the investigation. Police also said they are performing forensic examinations on 'materials' found in the search areas, including a pink blanket found near the home on Lansdowne Road. It was confirmed by the family to belong to the children. 'A tremendous amount of careful, deliberate investigative work is underway by people here at home and in other parts of Canada,' said McCamon. When asked in a press conference if the case lacked urgency, a concern expressed by people close to the investigation, spokesperson Cpl. Carlie McCann told reporters that 'an RCMP family liaison is in regular contact with a designated relative of Lilly and Jack.' The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is assisted in the investigation by RCMP units in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario as well as the National Centre of Missing Persons, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and provincial and municipal police agencies from Nova Scotia and other parts of Canada. The RCMP is encouraging anyone with specific information on Lilly and Jack's disappearance 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 or use the P3 Tips app. Missing N.S. kids: Stepfather says he passed polygraph test, children's grandmother believes they're 'gone' Autistic teen who came to Canada arrested in Japan after meth found in suitcase, family says Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our newsletters here.
National Post
3 days ago
- National Post
RCMP give update on missing Nova Scotia siblings, including discovery of pink blanket
More than two months after two young siblings went missing in Nova Scotia, the RCMP say they have received thousands of videos and found a pink blanket belonging to one of the children, but the case remains unsolved. Article content The investigative team in the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation into the disappearance of Lilly Sullivan and Jack Sullivan who went missing from their rural home in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County, N.S. Article content Article content Article content 'Our collective efforts will continue every day until we determine with certainty the circumstances surrounding Lilly and Jack's disappearance,' said Sgt. Rob McCamon, Officer in Charge (acting), Major Crime and Behavioural Sciences, in a statement released July 16. Article content Article content Lilly, six, and Jack, four, were first reported missing on the morning of May 2, 2025, by their mom and stepfather, who believe the kids disappeared while they were still asleep. The stepfather looked for them in neighbouring roads as the mom called police that morning. Article content The latest update on the case doesn't bring any new information about where Lilly and Jack could be or what happened to them, but gives the public an overview of what the next stage of the investigation will look like. Article content The Nova Scotia RCMP said they are reviewing approximately 5,000 video files of Lansdowne Station and its surrounding areas and assessing more than 600 tips from the public. Article content Article content Police have formally interviewed over 60 people, including some with a polygraph test, and are requesting judicial authorizations to seize and examine materials and devices that can help in the investigation. Article content Article content Police also said they are performing forensic examinations on 'materials' found in the search areas, including a pink blanket found near the home on Lansdowne Road. It was confirmed by the family to belong to the children. Article content 'A tremendous amount of careful, deliberate investigative work is underway by people here at home and in other parts of Canada,' said McCamon. Article content When asked in a press conference if the case lacked urgency, a concern expressed by people close to the investigation, spokesperson Cpl. Carlie McCann told reporters that 'an RCMP family liaison is in regular contact with a designated relative of Lilly and Jack.' Article content The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is assisted in the investigation by RCMP units in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario as well as the National Centre of Missing Persons, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and provincial and municipal police agencies from Nova Scotia and other parts of Canada.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Missing N.S. children: RCMP reviewing 5,000 video files as ‘intensive' investigation continues
Lilly Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, are pictured. The siblings were reported missing from Lansdowne Station, N.S., on May 2, 2025. (Nova Scotia Department of Justice) The Nova Scotia RCMP says it is reviewing thousands of video files, assessing hundreds of tips, and examining evidence – including a pink blanket – as the 'intensive' investigation into the disappearance of two young children in Pictou County continues. 'Right now, there are more than 800 tasks associated to this investigation,' said RCMP Staff Sgt. Rob McCamon in a news release Wednesday. 'A tremendous amount of careful, deliberate investigative work is underway by people here at home and in other parts of Canada; our collective efforts will continue every day until we determine with certainty the circumstances surrounding Lilly and Jack's disappearance.' Lilly Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, were reported missing on May 2 after their family said they couldn't find the children in their home or on their property in Lansdowne Station, N.S. The children's mother and stepfather told police they last saw Lilly inside the home and could hear Jack that morning. It is believed the siblings may have wandered into the woods, but there has been no sign of them since they were reported missing almost 11 weeks ago. Police previously confirmed Lilly and Jack were with family members the afternoon of May 1. The RCMP released an update Wednesday on its investigation efforts, which include the following: reviewing roughly 5,000 video files obtained through a video canvass of Lansdowne Station and surrounding areas assessing more than 600 tips from the public formally interviewing more than 60 people and administering polygraphs to some of them forensic examination of materials found through ground and air searches in Lansdowne Station, including a pink blanket officers seized on Lansdowne Road submitting judicial authorizations to seize and examine materials and devices that may provide information useful to the investigation The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation, with assistance from other RCMP units across the country, the National Centre of Missing Persons, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and provincial and municipal police agencies from Nova Scotia and other parts of Canada. search and rescue Search and Rescue personnel are pictured during the search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan in Pictou County, N.S., on May 31, 2025. (Jesse Thomas/CTV Atlantic) The search and investigation The RCMP first launched an extensive air and ground search for the siblings, which covered 5.5-square kilometres of heavily wooded and rural terrain, shortly after they were reported missing. The search, which involved hundreds of people, dogs, drones, divers and helicopters, was scaled back five days later. Additional searches took place on May 8, 9, 17, 18, 31 and June 1. In the latest search, 78 trained searchers from across the province focused on specific areas around Gairloch Road and a nearby pipeline where a boot print was previously found. Police said the information gathered during the investigation, including all ground search and rescue efforts, has not identified any new search areas at this time. Cash reward for information A cash reward is being offered for information about the case. Last month, the Nova Scotia Department of Justice said the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan had been added to its Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers up to $150,000 for information in certain cases. Typically, money is rewarded for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in cases included in the program. In this case, the province said the reward amount will be based on the investigative value of the information provided. Lilly and Jack Sullivan It is believed Lilly and Jack Sullivan were wearing these items the day they were reported missing from their home in Lansdowne Station, N.S., on May 2, 2025. (Nova Scotia Department of Justice) Lilly is described as four-feet-tall and 60 pounds. She has light brown hair and hazel eyes. It is believed she was wearing a pink Barbie top, pink rubber boots with a rainbow print, and carrying a cream-coloured backpack with a strawberry print. Jack is described as three-foot-six and 40 pounds. He has dark blond hair and hazel eyes. It is believed he was wearing a pull-up diaper, black Under Armour jogging pants, and blue rubber boots with a dinosaur print. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan is asked to call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090. People who submit information through the program must provide their name and contact information. All calls are recorded and that person may be called to testify in court. Anyone with information about the case who wishes to remain anonymous can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
20-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Why this searcher believes missing N.S. kids are in the woods
The search manager in charge of the efforts looking for two missing Nova Scotia children says she believes they are somewhere in the woods. Amy Hansen was part of a team of search and rescue officials that spent 12,000 hours in the thick forest of Lansdowne Station, N.S. She spoke with the CBC's Kayla Hounsell.
