Body of missing woman found: WPS

Windsor police investigate the disappearance of Shilan Shahbazian, searching the Detroit River, Jan. 7, 2025 (Travis Fortnum/CTV News Windsor)

A missing persons investigation in Windsor has come to a tragic end.

Last seen on Jan. 4, 2025 near Huron Church Road and Riverside Drive West, Windsor police confirmed on Friday evening that the body of 26-year-old Shilan Shahbazian has been recovered.

Shahbazian moved to Canada from Iran with the hope of a better life. However, after not being seen for more than a week, friends said they were concerned for her safety.

Windsor police say that they do not suspect foul play in her death.

- with files from CTV News Windsor’s Travis Fortnum