Search continues for missing Greater Sudbury city councillor

Greater Sudbury police in northern Ontario say they are continuing to search for a missing city councillor.

On Saturday night, Michael Vagnini, who represents Ward 2, was reported missing.

Vagnini, 62, is about 5-foot-11. Police said he weighs about 260 pounds, and has black short hair and an unshaven face.

He was last seen wearing a bright yellow hooded sweater, green pants and black running shoes.

Police said Vagnini was driving a black 2021 Ram 1500 truck with the Ontario licence plate BK22 178. He was last seen in the area of R.R. 55 and McCharles Lake Road.

"Right now members of our search and rescue team, emergency response unit, rural community response unit and patrol operations continue to search the area of McCharles Lake Road," Greater Sudbury police spokesperson Kaitlyn Dunn said.

"Officers will be using the remotely piloted aircraft system in the area to assist with the search."

Vagnini requires medications, but doesn't have them with him. As a result, police said, he may appear confused or disoriented. 

"We are all extremely worried by the news that Coun. Vagnini is missing and there are concerns for his health and well-being," Mayor Paul Lefebvre said in a statement.

"These types of situations are very challenging and we all want to see a good outcome, one where he's safely back with his family."

Police said they are continuing efforts to locate Vagnini. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171.