Two teenage girls, Laura‑Lee Connolly‑Paul and Audrina Dufour, were reported missing on September 3, 2026, in the town of Roberval, Quebec. The Sûreté du Québec announced a public appeal for information, urging anyone who may have seen the girls or noticed unusual activity to come forward.
The girls, aged 16 and 13, left home in the early afternoon and have not been located since. Police have identified two additional areas where the girls might be, namely the nearby communities of Saint‑Félicien and Mashteuiatsh, both situated within the broader Saguenay‑Lac‑Saint‑Jean region. Search teams from the provincial police are coordinating with local authorities to cover these locations, but no confirmed sightings have been reported.
Investigators said the search will continue through the night and into the following days, employing both ground units and aerial resources. They emphasized that any detail, even seemingly minor, could prove critical in locating the missing teens. The Sûreté du Québec also reminded residents to check personal property, vehicles, and any places the girls frequently visited.
The case has drawn considerable attention across the region, with community groups and volunteers offering assistance. While the police have not disclosed the specific tactics or resources being deployed, they confirmed that the investigation remains active and that they are following multiple leads. The public appeal underscores the urgency of the situation, as the girls have been missing for more than 24 hours. Authorities continue to update the public as new information becomes available, and they have asked anyone with relevant observations to contact the Sûreté du Québec without delay.