Sudbury Police Update: Councilor Vagnini Still Missing
Greater Sudbury Police continue to ask for the public’s assistance in locating missing person, 62-year-old, Michael Vagnini.
Officers have been and continue to follow-up on information provided by community members, however, Michael and the black 2021 Ram 1500 truck with Ontario license plate BK22178 have not been located. Updated images of the vehicle are attached.
Officers have been and continue to extensively search the Walden, Lively, Naughton and Whitefish areas, however, there have not been any confirmed sightings of Michael or the vehicle.
As it is believed that Michael was driving the truck at the time he went missing and was likely mobile for quite some time before the incident was reported to police, we are asking the entire community of Greater Sudbury to be on the look out for the vehicle in parking lots across the city and for residents and business owners to check all outbuildings on your property.
Anyone with information related to the whereabouts of Michael or the vehicle is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171.
UPDATE 4
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. Michael was last seen driving a black 2021 Ram 1500 truck with Ontario licence plate BK22178 in the area of RR55 and McCharles Lake Road.
Officers will be using the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) to assist with the search.
Anyone with information related to the whereabouts of Michael or the vehicle is asked to contact police.
UPDATE 3
Throughout the night, officers continued to search for 62-year-old, Michael Vagnini and he has not yet been located.
Please be vigilant in looking for a black 2021 Ram 1500 truck with Ontario license plate BK22 178 as he is believed
to be with the vehicle. Michael was last seen driving the vehicle in the area of RR55 and McCharles
Lake Road.
Michael is described as 5’11’ tall, around 260 lbs., with short black hair and an unshaven face.
Michael was last seen wearing a bright yellow hooded sweater, green pants and black running shoes.
Anyone with information related to his whereabouts or the whereabouts of the vehicle is urged to contact police 705-675-9171 as there are concerns for his well-being.
UPDATE 2
Throughout the day, officers have continued to search the area of McCharles Lake Road.
Members of the public are asked to be on the lookout for a black 2021 Ram 1500 truck with Ontario license plate BK22 178 and Michael Vagnini as there are concerns for his well-being. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171.
ORIGINAL
On the evening of January 27, 2024, officers responded to a Missing Person incident within the City of Greater Sudbury.
We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate missing person, 62-year-old, Michael Vagnini.
Michael is described as 5’11’ tall, around 260 lbs., with short black hair and an unshaven face.
Michael was last seen wearing a bright yellow hooded sweater, green pants and black running shoes.
Michael was last seen driving a black 2021 Ram 1500 truck with Ontario license plate BK22 178 in the area of RR55 and McCharles Lake Road.
Michael requires medications but has none with him. As a result, he may appear confused or disoriented. There is a concern for his well-being.
At this time, his intended destination or whereabouts are unknown.
Members of the public are asked to be on the lookout for this missing male and the vehicle. Anyone with information related to this incident can contact police at 705-675-9171.