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The grandmother of Lilly Sullivan and Jack Sullivan, two children who’ve been missing from Nova Scotia since May 2, has called for a public inquiry into their disappearance.
Why It Matters
Belynda Gray, the children’s paternal grandmother, raised concerns in an interview with The Globe and Mail. She believes warning signs may have been missed. Gray seeks more information about how the government responded to concerns regarding the children’s home life and how the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) handled early stages of their investigation. “I think the public has a right to know,” she said.
An RCMP statement from Acting Officer in Charge Rob McCamon, who heads Major Crime and Behavioral Sciences, states that officials began investigating on May 2 when the children were reported missing. “This is an active, intensive investigation led by a dedicated team of investigators with assistance from agencies across Canada,” McCamon noted. “We’re using every resource available to locate Lilly and Jack and determine the circumstances of their disappearance.”
What To Know
Lilly, 6, and Jack, 4, were last seen on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County. They are believed to have wandered from home just after 10 a.m.
Nova Scotia RCMP reported over 700 tips from the public, which are continually evaluated and prioritized. A child protection worker visited the children’s home in recent months, following concerns raised by a school staff member. The investigation findings are protected under privacy laws.
“I’d like to know what the school has stated,” Gray told The Globe and Mail. “Was it just some bruises on Jack? Are there other concerns about Lilly?” Jack had a black eye in photos taken last year, according to the outlet. Daniel Martell, their stepfather, claimed one injury was caused by Lilly.
Scott Armstrong, the minister responsible for child protection in Nova Scotia, reviewed the children’s file, The Globe and Mail reported. “This situation weighs heavily on all Nova Scotians – particularly those in Pictou County,” a spokesperson said.
What People Are Saying
– “A tremendous amount of careful and deliberate investigative work is ongoing in relation to the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan,” stated the Nova Scotia RCMP.
– “Just what did CPS do? What part were they investigating?” asked Belynda Gray. “They might even have answers for the investigation on what happened to them or why it might’ve happened.”
What Happens Next
The Nova Scotia RCMP is committed to exploring every opportunity to advance this missing persons investigation.
Anyone with specific information can contact the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online, or through the P3 Tips app.
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