Police are searching for two Forensic Psychiatric Hospital paitents who may behave in ways that present a risk to themselves or the public.

Coquitlam RCMP say that Michael Gardner, 39, and Eric Sabbadin, 21, were both reported as being "overdue" on returning to the institution on the evening of September 4.

They're now wanted on Canada-wide warrants.

Gardner is 6'0" and 344 pounds with short brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen in a black jacket, black shirt, black pants, grey shoes, and glasses. He was wearing a black backpack.

Sabbadin is 5'7" and 152 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. He has a scar on his left hand and was last seen wearing a black jacket, black shirt, black pants, and white shoes.

Anyone who sees Gardner or Sabbadin is advised not to approach them and to call 911 immediately.