MISSING TEENS

Greater Sudbury Police officers are searching for two 15-year-old girls who went missing Aug. 15.

Victoria Colard, 15, is described as being 5-foot-8 and 180 pounds. Her hair is coloured blonde, green and purple. She is believed to be wearing jeans with a black tank top, blue sweater and pink flip flops.

Morgan Hunt, 15, is 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds. She has blue eyes, and has piercings in her left nostril and lower right lip. Her hair is dyed brown.

These youths are known to frequent downtown Sudbury and the Frood Road area of Greater Sudbury. Their families have not seen them since Aug. 15.

The families of the youths are concerned for their well-being. Anyone who knows where they are asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.comor by texting TIPSUD and the information to CRIMES (274637).

ARREST MADE IN ROBBERY

Greater Sudbury Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection to a robbery and stabbing Aug. 9 at the M&M Variety Store.

Lucas McHugh was arrested on Wednesday and charged with robbery with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation.

During the robbery at the 257 Leslie St., store, the store clerk was stabbed with a screwdriver. He did not receive serious injuries and was treated that day at Health Sciences North.

COMMUNITY POLICING

Greater Sudbury Police officers visited the Donovan neighbourhood Wednesday to inform residents about thefts and break-ins that occurred in the area.

The operation was part of the Greater Sudbury Police Service’s Notification of Community Crime program.

Officers visited around 65 homes on Selkirk Street, Secord Crescent, Nicolet Street and Rio Road to inform residents about numerous thefts and break and enters.

Criminals breaking into your home can be deterred by the use of outdoor security lights and an alarm system, police said.