NEW POLICE UPDATE | LILLY AND JACK SULLIVANJack and Lily Sullivan are still missing, and we are aware that police have been scouring the area for footage to determine when the children were last seen. They are considering all possibilities, including foul play as well as the chance that the children may have wandered into the woods.

This is a significant update, as we now have more information on when the children were last seen. The statement reads:

“As the missing persons investigation into the disappearance of Lily and Jack Sullivan continues, the RCMP is appealing to the public for additional video footage. Investigators have collected hours of video from the area surrounding Lansston Station. Based on the details we’ve gathered so far, we can confirm that Lily and Jack were seen in public with family members on the afternoon of May 1st. We are now asking anyone who has dash cam footage or video along Gerich Road between 12:00 p.m. on April 28th and 12:00 p.m. on May 2nd to contact us.”

Investigators remain committed to exploring all possibilities surrounding the children’s disappearance. To date, more than 355 tips have been received and are being followed up on. RCMP officers have also formally interviewed over 50 people, with more interviews planned in the coming days.

Investigative work is ongoing following a large-scale ground and air search that began immediately after the children were reported missing on May 2nd. Hundreds of searchers, multiple dogs, various drones, an underwater recovery team, and several aircraft scoured a heavily wooded 5.5-kilometer area before search efforts were scaled back on May 7th. Additional searches took place on May 8th, May 9th, May 17th, and May 18th. Any future searches will be determined based on the course of the investigation.


This is a major development, as we now know the children were definitely seen on May 1st. But why are police asking for footage going all the way back to April 28th? It feels like we’re only scratching the surface of this case — and much more information may be about to emerge. 

Jack and Lily Sullivan are still missing, and after nearly four weeks of uncertainty, the investigation into their disappearance has taken a notable turn. Police have now confirmed that the children were last seen in public with family members on the afternoon of May 1st. This update narrows the timeline and raises new questions as investigators continue to work through every possibility—from foul play to the chance that the siblings wandered away on their own.

In a statement released today, the RCMP officially announced:

“As the missing persons investigation into the disappearance of Lily and Jack Sullivan continues, the RCMP is appealing to the public for additional video footage. Investigators have collected hours of video from the area surrounding Lansston Station. Based on the details we’ve gathered so far, we can confirm that Lily and Jack were seen in public with family members on the afternoon of May 1st. We are now asking anyone who has dash cam footage or video along Gerich Road between 12:00 p.m. on April 28th and 12:00 p.m. on May 2nd to contact us.”

This specific time frame—from April 28th to May 2nd—could suggest that investigators are looking for something more than just confirmation of the children’s whereabouts. Perhaps they are trying to track movements leading up to a critical moment. It also suggests that authorities are casting a wide net to piece together the timeline prior to when the children were reported missing. For many following the case closely, this is an indication that the police may be working on a detailed reconstruction of the final days before the disappearance.

To date, the RCMP has received more than 355 tips related to the case. Over 50 individuals have been formally interviewed, and more interviews are scheduled in the coming days. Investigators have emphasized that all leads are being actively pursued, and they remain fully engaged in determining what happened to Jack and Lily.

This latest development follows an intense and expansive ground and air search that began immediately after the children were reported missing on May 2nd. That initial response involved hundreds of trained searchers, canine units, aerial drones, and specialized aircraft. An underwater recovery team was also deployed, reflecting the seriousness with which authorities approached the operation.

The physical search effort concentrated on a densely forested 5.5-kilometer area near Lansston Station. However, after no sign of the children was found, active searching was scaled back on May 7th. Since then, targeted searches were conducted on May 8th, 9th, 17th, and 18th, with additional operations considered based on developing leads. For now, any future search activity will depend on the direction of the investigation and the emergence of credible information.

Knowing now that the children were seen in public on May 1st helps sharpen the focus, but it also deepens the mystery. Why, then, are authorities looking at footage dating back to April 28th? Does this imply a change in the children’s routine or suggest a specific event occurred in that earlier window? What, exactly, are investigators hoping to find in that extended time frame?

This kind of request typically signals that police are trying to verify a narrative or identify anomalies in travel or behavior patterns. It could be as straightforward as confirming that the children were where they were said to be—or as complex as trying to trace inconsistencies in the story provided by those closest to them. With only one confirmed sighting on May 1st, what happened in the hours that followed becomes even more critical.

There has been speculation from the beginning that the disappearance may not have been a simple case of children wandering off. Jack, just four years old, was reportedly last seen in only a pull-up and boots—clothing unsuitable for the rough, cold terrain surrounding their home. And despite extensive search efforts, not even a single personal item was recovered. No clothing. No toys. No tracks. Nothing. That absence of evidence has led many to believe something more deliberate may have occurred.

The RCMP continues to state that they are exploring all avenues. Whether that means criminal activity, abduction, or a tragic accident is still unclear. But with more interviews pending and a growing database of footage and community-submitted tips, it’s evident the investigation is far from over.

The new appeal for video footage may also serve a dual purpose: not just to find where the children went, but to confirm whether they were seen again after May 1st. If no sightings exist beyond that point, then the afternoon of May 1st becomes a pivotal moment in the case.

As the community waits for answers, the weight of the unknown continues to hang heavy. Parents, neighbors, and concerned citizens across Canada are watching closely, hoping that something—anything—will soon lead to a breakthrough. It’s a case that has stirred not just concern, but heartbreak, because Jack and Lily could be anyone’s children.

For now, investigators are asking the public to review any footage from the specified dates and location, no matter how unimportant it might seem. A car passing at the right time, a figure on the side of the road, even a shadow—sometimes, the smallest detail can be the key that unlocks an entire case.

If you have dash cam, doorbell, or security camera footage from Gerich Road between April 28 at noon and May 2 at noon, please consider checking it. If you’ve already submitted a tip or interview, thank you. Every bit of help matters.

We are not at the end of this story yet. And until Jack and Lily are found—until their truth is uncovered—we cannot and must not look away.