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Coquitlam RCMP searching for 2 escapees from Forensic Psychiatric Hospital

David Fomradas and Violet Miharija are being sought on Canada-wide arrest warrants and police say they should not be approached if seen.

David Fomradas and Violet Miharija wanted on Canada-wide arrest warrants

Coquitlam RCMP say both David Fomradas and Violet Miharija are missing from the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital and should not been approached if seen. (Coquitlam RCMP)

Coquitlam RCMP are asking for helplocatingtwo Forensic Psychiatric Hospital patients who disappeared separately from the facility last week.

On Feb. 10, David Fomradaswas reported missing from the facility and then two days later,Violet Miharija also disappeared.

In a release, police sayFomradas, 38,was reported on an "unauthorized absence" from the hospital'shousing program located on the Riverview lands in Coquitlam, B.C.

"Fomradas has the potential for violence when not on his medication," said the release.

In 2010, Fomradas was found not criminally responsible for a car-jacking that injured two B.C. actors.

This is not the first time he has been reported missing from the facility.

In 2012 he failed to return to the psychiatric hospital while out on a day pass.

Police are warning the public not to approach either DavidFomradas or VioletMiharija if they are seen.

Miharija, 41, was reported as missing from the hospital on Feb. 12. She was last seen wearing a greensweatshirt, green sweatpants and white running shoes.

Coquitlam RCMP are asking anyonewith information about either Fomradas orMiharija to call(604) 945-1550.