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By Jenna Sundel
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The grandmother of Lilly Sullivan and Jack Sullivan, two children who have been missing from Nova Scotia since May 2, called for a public inquiry into their disappearance.
Why it Matters
Belynda Gray, the children's paternal grandmother, said she believed warning signs may have been missed in an interview with The Globe and Mail.
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Gray said she is seeking more information about how the government responded to concerns about the children's home life and how the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) handled the early stages of its investigation.
"I think the public has a right to know," Gray told the outlet.
RCMP Staff Sergeant Rob McCamon, the acting officer in charge of Major Crime and Behavioral Sciences, said officials began investigating the case on May 2, when Lilly and Jack were reported missing.
"This is a very active, intensive investigation led by a dedicated team of investigators in the Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit with assistance of agencies from across Canada," McCamon said in a statement sent to Newsweek. "We're continuing to engage every resource available to help 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. Police said the children are believed to have wandered from the home just after 10 a.m.
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Nova Scotia RCMP said the public has submitted over 700 tips, which are "continually evaluated and prioritized."
A child protection worker visited the children's home in the months before their disappearance, The Globe and Mail reported. The visit came after concerns were raised by someone at the children's school, according to the outlet. The findings of the investigation are shielded by privacy laws.
"I'd like to know what the school has stated. Was it just some bruises they saw on Jack? Are there other things? Is there anything concerning Lilly? I would like to know," Gray told The Globe and Mail.
Jack appeared to have a black eye in two photos taken last year, according to the outlet. The children's stepfather, Daniel Martell, said on social media that one of the injuries was caused by Lilly, according to the outlet.
Scott Armstrong, the minister responsible for child protection in Nova Scotia, said he has reviewed the children's file, according to The Globe and Mail.
"This situation continues to weigh heavily on the minds of all Nova Scotians – particularly those in Pictou County – and we are all looking forward to a resolution for this family and community," Carley Smith, a spokesperson in his office, told the outlet.
What People Are Saying
Nova Scotia RCMP told Newsweek: "A tremendous amount of careful and deliberate investigative work is ongoing in relation to the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan."
Belynda Gray, the children's paternal grandmother, told The Globe and Mail: "Just what did CPS do? What part were they investigating? What were their concerns and what were they doing? They might even have answers for the investigation on what happened to them or why it might've happened to them."
What Happens Next
The Nova Scotia RCMP said it is "committed to exploring every opportunity to advance this missing persons investigation."
Anyone with specific information on the whereabouts of Lilly and Jack Sullivan is asked to contact the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to the Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 Tips app.
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