Police continue search for 2 missing girls from Waterloo region
The search continues for two missing girls from Waterloo region who were last seen in Brampton just over two weeks ago.
Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) say 15-year-old Aleena from Kitchener and 17-year-old Sophie from Waterloo were last seen at the Bramalea City Centre on March 29.
WRPS is not releasing the last names of the two girls.
Aleena is described as 5'6" with an athletic build and long, curly brown hair. Sophia is described at 5'4" with a slim build and long, dark hair.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 519-570-9777 ext. 8191.
Ontario Provincial Police also posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, asking for assistance with regional police's search for the girls.
Aleena's mother has been vocal on social media about the girls' disappearance being potentially connected to human trafficking.
"Human trafficking is real and our kids are not safe," wrote Aleena's mother in a Facebook post.
Although police did not confirm if there is a connection, they did tell CBC News in an email that "anyone with information concerning potential human trafficking is encouraged to contact WRPS' Human Trafficking Team."
It was also noted that supports for victims of human trafficking can be facilitated without contacting police, via Victims Services of Waterloo Region.
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