One Year Later, RCMP Still Seek Information

USPA NEWS - One year ago today, six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and four-year-old Jack Sullivan were reported missing from their residence in Lansdowne Station. What ensued was one of the largest search operations Pictou County has ever witnessed, with hundreds of volunteers and emergency responders conducting an extensive search over several weeks. Despite concerted efforts, no resolution has been found.

Lilly Sullivan was six years old, and her younger brother, Jack Sullivan, was four. They were reported missing from their residence on Gairloch Road in Pictou County on May 2nd, 2025. According to the initial police report, it was believed that the children had wandered away from their rural property earlier that morning.

A comprehensive search effort was launched, bringing together ground, air, and water resources, with 24 ground search and rescue teams and specialized RCMP resources working collaboratively. The next day, the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit took the reins, spearheading the investigation under the Missing Persons Act with renewed determination and expertise.

What has rendered this case particularly challenging to comprehend from the outset is the unexplained disappearance of two young children from the same residence on the same morning, in a rural area enveloped by woodland. Despite the passage of time, there have been no confirmed sightings, and the questions surrounding their whereabouts and fate remain unanswered.

RCMP states that the investigation remains active and comprehensive. In an April 30th, 2026 update, RCMP S/Sgt. Rob McCamon said "Investigators have executed judicial authorizations for materials and digital devices of those closest to the children, formally interviewed 106 individuals, utilized polygraphs as an investigative tool, conducted forensic examinations, reviewed 8,132 functioning video files, searched 40 kilometres around Lansdowne using RCMP human remains detection dogs, evaluated and prioritized 1,191 tips, and worked through 1,534 investigative tasks. RCMP states that all possible scenarios remain under consideration."

RCMP has also emphasized a crucial point. They are requesting fact-based information, not rumors. S/Sgt. Rob McCamon stated that investigators require “specific, verifiable details” and that rumor and speculation will not aid in locating Lilly and Jack.

Anyone who may possess information pertinent to the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan, are encouraged to contact the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060 to share any insight. Alternatively, you may reach out to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS to remain anonymous.