Neighbour hands RCMP days of footage leading up to disappearance of N.S. children

The mysterious disappearance of two young children in rural Nova Scotia has left the community on edge as the RCMP continues to investigate the case. Lilly Sullivan, 6, and her brother Jack Sullivan, 4, were reported missing on May 2 after their mother and stepfather called 911 to report that the children had wandered away from their home in Lansdowne Station, a remote area located northeast of Halifax.

The initial search for the siblings spanned 5.5 square kilometres of dense woods, but yielded no results. Over the weekend, search and rescue officials returned to the area to focus on specific locations near the children’s home, although the RCMP has not disclosed any new developments or evidence that may have been found.

The RCMP has not ruled out the possibility of foul play in the case and has enlisted the help of the major crime unit to assist in the investigation. Residents living near the Sullivan family’s home have been cooperating with police, including Melissa Scott, who handed over trail camera footage at the request of investigators.

Scott, who lives roughly five kilometers from the children’s home, has seven trail cameras on her 16-hectare property in Glengarry Station. She provided footage spanning from April 27 to May 3, in the hopes that it may help shed light on the children’s disappearance. Other neighbors have also been approached by police for their trail camera or security footage.

The RCMP’s decision to request trail camera footage from before the children went missing has raised questions about the direction of the investigation. However, the RCMP has remained tight-lipped about their investigative tactics and have declined to provide further details at this time.

As the search for Lilly and Jack continues, the community remains on edge, with many residents keeping a closer watch on their children. The uncertainty surrounding the case has left many feeling anxious and fearful, as they grapple with the unknown fate of the missing siblings. The hope is that the trail camera footage provided by residents like Melissa Scott may provide some crucial clues that could lead to the safe return of Lilly and Jack.