The search continues in Nova Scotia’s Pictou County for missing children Lily Sullivan and Jack Sullivan, with authorities expanding their alert to reach more communities.
On Saturday at approximately 5:26 p.m., a broadcast intrusive alert was issued to surrounding communities—including Antigonish County, Colchester County, and Pictou County—to engage the public in ongoing search efforts.
This follows a vulnerable persons alert initially sent out for Pictou County on Friday when the children were first reported missing.
Six-year-old Lily Sullivan and four-year-old Jack Sullivan were last seen Friday morning, at approximately 10 a.m., after reportedly wandering away from a home on Gairloch Road, according to Pictou County District RCMP.
Search efforts remain ongoing, with ground search and rescue (GSAR) teams, air services from CASARA, and the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR) actively contributing assets.
“We’re confident that search teams have been strategic and thorough in their work. They’re using a variety of tools and resources as they look for the children in the heavily wooded rural area,” said Inspector Mike Ingles, operations officer, northeast Nova District RCMP.
The mother of the missing children, Malehya Brooks-Murray, has been calling for an Amber Alert, fearing for their safety.
“I want an Amber Alert for my children! I want my babies home,” Brooks-Murray said in a social media post.
Lily Sullivan is described as having shoulder-length light brown hair with bangs. She might be wearing a pink sweater, pink pants, and pink boots.
Jack Sullivan is described as having short blondish hair. He’s wearing blue dinosaur boots.
No other clothing description is available.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston acknowledged the dedication of search teams and volunteers in a statement, emphasizing the urgency of finding Lily and Jack.
Houston highlighted the extensive resources involved, noting that the Nova Scotia Guard, in its first official assignment, quickly stepped up following the call to action to support the search.
The statement also noted that volunteers continue to work in shifts, assisting with food distribution, equipment security, parking management, and guiding first responders.
Authorities ask that the public avoid the search area to allow trained personnel to continue their work.
RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Carlie McCann noted that there is no evidence to suggest the children were abducted. Because of this, she explained, an Amber Alert has not been issued.
Anyone with information about Lily and Jack’s whereabouts is urged to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Anonymous tips can be submitted online at Crime Stoppers or through the P3 Tips app.
-With files from Alex Allan
