CANADA Canada- Mezhgan "Sara" Aini, 38, reported missing by family members in Afghanistan, resided in Mississauga, Ont., June 2022,* suspected homicide*.

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March 2, 2026

Appeal for Public Assistance in Peel Region Homicide Investigation | Peel Regional Police

Investigators with the Homicide and Missing Person Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing homicide investigation involving a Mississauga woman.

www.peelpolice.ca

''Region of Peel – Investigators with the Homicide and Missing Person Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing homicide investigation involving a Mississauga woman.

Mezhgan Aini, 38, who also went by the names “Sara” or “Sarah,” resided in the area of Queen Frederica Drive and Dundas Street East in Mississauga. She was last seen in June 2022. She was reported missing to Peel Regional Police in June 2025 by family members in Afghanistan who had been unable to reach her for an extended period.

Peel Regional Police is now investigating her disappearance as a homicide.

Aini is described as 5’2” tall, medium build, with long, straight black hair.

Investigators are asking anyone who observed suspicious activity in the area of her residence between June 2022 and September 2022, who has not yet spoken with police, or who has information about Aini or her family, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca.'

 

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March 02, 2026

Peel police now investigating missing Mississauga woman’s disappearance as homicide

A Mississauga woman’s disappearance four years ago is now being investigated as a homicide, Peel police announced Monday.

www.cp24.com

''In June 2025, Peel police said they were contacted by Aini’s family members in Afghanistan, who they said had been unable to reach her for an “extended period.” Aini was listed as a missing person by police that month.

It’s unclear what evidence caused the missing person investigation to evolve into a homicide investigation. Police have not released a suspect description.

“Investigators are asking anyone who observed suspicious activity in the area of her residence between June 2022 and September 2022, who has not yet spoken with police, or who has information about Aini or her family, to come forward,” police said in a news release.''

 

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March 02, 2026 rbbm.

Peel police now investigating missing Mississauga woman’s disappearance as homicide

A Mississauga woman’s disappearance nearly four years ago is now being investigated as a homicide, Peel police announced Monday.

www.ctvnews.ca

“There’s been no signs of life since June of 2022,” Det. Kevin Robbie told CP24 on Monday.
Robbie wouldn’t say what caused police to update its missing person investigation to a homicide investigation, but said they have identified a suspect.
“We do have a suspect. At this point, I’m not going to divulge who it is,” he said. The suspect has not been arrested.
Robbie said Aini worked in Afghani clothing stores prior to her disappearance.''

March 2 2026
A Mississauga woman’s disappearance four years ago is now being investigated as a homicide, Peel police announced Monday.In a news release, investigators said 38-year-old Mezhgan Aini was last seen in June of 2022. She lived near Queen Frederica Drive and Dundas Street East and also went by “Sara” or “Sarah.”

 

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March 3 2026 rbbm, lengthy article.

WARMINGTON: Why was Mezhgan Aini's disappearance not reported until 2025?

Mezhgan Aini was missing for three years, but cops didn't know. Now police suspect the Mississauga mom was the victim of homicide. More.

torontosun.com

Mezhgan Aini, 38, who also went by the names “Sara” or “Sarah,” of Mississauga, was last seen in June 2022. PRP

The apartment building on Queen Frederica Dr. in Mississauga, Ont., where Mezhgan Aini lived. Photo by Joe Warmington /Toronto Sun

''While there is no known previous police interaction with the family in Peel Region, there was a much-covered alleged domestic abuse incident when they lived in New York City before coming to Canada. While Sarah was missing, her husband Mohammad Yama Aini has continued to live in their apartment on Queen Frederica Dr. in Mississauga with their three children, who are between the ages of eight and 17.''
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“Her communication with us stopped,” she said. “Our entire family was worried and we would ask (her husband) where is Mezhgan? He (allegedly) would tell us that Mezhgan is sick, she is in the hospital, the doctor won’t let her communicate with anyone over the phone, that she must be away from her phone … (and) Mezhgan does not want to be in contact with you, that whenever Mezhgan is ready she will contact you. “

''According to New York Post reports, Sarah’s husband drove her to the hospital with a bloodied eye and wounds to her face that police suspected were caused by her husband. They said that Sarah was wearing a burka then, but in Canada she was known to wear a hijab.
As a result of “diplomatic immunity,” Peel police said there were no charges filed against Mohammad. The Toronto Star, citing court records confirmed by police, also reported that Sarah denied her husband had harmed her and Mohammad claimed she tripped on a broom.''