A search is underway after two inmates in the minimum security unit at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.

During a head count on Friday night, staff members discovered that Noah Lemaigre-Elliott and Jesse Favel were not accounted for.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the Prince Albert Police Service and the RCMP and a warrant for their arrest has been issued.

Noah Lemaigre-Elliott (CNW Group/Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region)

Noah Lemaigre-Elliott is 19 years old, measures 185 cm (6’1″) in height and weighs 71 kg (157 lbs). He has a medium complexion, brown eyes and black hair. He is currently serving a sentence of 2 years, 9 months, and 21 days for Assault with a Weapon, Fail to Comply with Conditions of Undertaking/Recognizance, Possess a Weapon for Dangerous Purposes, and Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Firearm with Ammunition.

Jesse Favel (CNW Group/Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region)

Jesse Favel is 20 years old, measures 180 cm (5″11″) in height and weighs 88 kg (194 lbs). He has a medium complexion, brown eyes and black hair. He is currently serving a sentence of 2 years, 8 months, and 29 days for Robbery.

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Noah Lemaigre-Elliott or Jesse Favel is asked to contact police.

CSC will investigate the circumstances of this incident and is working with the police to locate the offenders as quickly as possible.