The case involving a 23-year-old man from Truro, Zachery Vaughan Kellock, has been incorporated into Nova Scotia's rewards program for serious unsolved crimes. This program aims to encourage the public to provide information that could help resolve longstanding criminal cases.
Zachery was reported missing on January 16, 2024, when his family notified authorities that he had left his home in Truro in a vehicle alongside two other individuals but had not returned. His last confirmed sighting was at a residence located on Millbrook First Nation.
According to Cpl. Jennifer Tichonchuk, an officer involved in the investigation, Zachery's disappearance has been treated as suspicious from the onset. “Zach's disappearance was considered suspicious from day one,” she stated. Authorities have continued their investigation under the working assumption that his case may involve homicide, given that his body has not yet been located.
Police suspect foul play in Zachery's disappearance as ongoing investigations have not led to any formal charges against potential suspects. This ongoing uncertainty propels a sense of urgency in the quest for answers surrounding his case. “Someone may have the missing piece that investigators need,” emphasized Becky Druhan, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice. Druhan has called for anyone with pertinent information to step forward to assist in the pursuit of justice for Kellock's family and friends.
In line with its commitment to solving complex cases, the rewards program offers up to $150,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for major unsolved crimes. This financial incentive aims to galvanize public participation in tracing clues and facilitating resolutions that would otherwise remain elusive.
Furthermore, the local police have urged the public to reach out if they possess any details regarding the circumstances of Kellock's disappearance. They have provided contact options for individuals to relay their information, including Crime Stoppers, further emphasizing the critical role community involvement plays in uncovering truths in unsolved cases.
The ongoing mystery surrounding Zachery Vaughan Kellock's disappearance continues to raise questions and concerns within the Truro community and beyond. As efforts intensify to gather information and assist in the investigation, families affected by similar circumstances await developments longingly, hoping for closure in the face of such tragic uncertainties.