A Community Holding Its Breath: The Vanishing of Megan Lilley
The terrifying silence that follows the disappearance of a loved one has settled over Truro, Nova Scotia. It is a quiet that screams for answers, a void that has left the family and friends of 20-year-old Megan Lilley in a state of agonizing suspension. Just days before the height of the holiday season, a time meant for connection and warmth, Megan’s loved ones are instead facing a frozen nightmare. She was last seen on the morning of Sunday, December 7, 2025, around 10:30 a.m., near Willow Street in Truro. Since that moment, every ticking second has felt like an eternity. The suddenness of her disappearance is jarring. A young woman, barely into her twenties, does not simply vanish without a trace in the middle of a Sunday morning. The community is now being called upon to break this terrifying silence and help end the suffering of a family desperately waiting for the phone to ring with good news.
Crucial Details: Look for the Silver Puffy Jacket
Finding Megan means needing everyone in Nova Scotia—particularly along the corridor between Truro and Halifax—to know exactly who they are looking for. Memories fade quickly, but specific details can jog the mind. Megan is described as standing 5’9″ tall with a slim build, possessing kind brown eyes and medium-length brown hair. However, in the cold grey of a December day, clothing is often the first thing we notice. Megan was last seen wearing highly distinctive attire: a puffy silver winter jacket that would likely stand out against the winter landscape. She was also wearing a black sweater, patterned black and white leggings, and black boots. Authorities believe there is a possibility Megan may be attempting to travel to the Halifax area. We implore gas station attendants, convenience store clerks, public transit drivers, and anyone driving along Highway 102 to scan faces and look for that silver jacket.
Your Tip Could End this Nightmare
This is a plea to the public: do not assume that someone else has already called in a tip. In missing persons cases, the smallest, seemingly most insignificant piece of information is often the key that unlocks the entire mystery. Did you drive down Willow Street on Sunday morning? Did you see a young woman hitchhiking or looking distressed at a bus stop? If you have seen Megan Lilley since December 7, or if you have any information at all regarding her current whereabouts, do not hesitate. Her family’s peace of mind is hanging in the balance. Please contact the Millbrook RCMP immediately at 902-893-6819. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Please share Megan’s photo far and wide; you could be the link that brings her home safely.