Yaseen Shady AWAD Missing Person Case

Yaseen Shady

AWAD

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In the spring of 2005, a heart-wrenching story began to unfold in Toronto, Ontario, involving a young boy named Yaseen Shady Awad. Just shy of his first birthday, Yaseen, a male infant with auburn hair and blue eyes, disappeared on or around April 15, 2005. Born on April 19, 2004, Yaseen's sudden absence left a void and sparked a long-standing investigation into his whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not those of a typical missing persons case; instead, it is believed to be a parental abduction. Authorities have indicated that Yaseen was likely taken by his non-custodial mother, Marina Zlonikova. At the time of the incident, Zlonikova was twenty-three years old. Following the reported abduction, law enforcement agencies issued a Canada-wide warrant for her arrest. The investigation has suggested that Zlonikova may have left Canada with her son, and it is possible they travelled to Ukraine. This international dimension has added significant complexity to the search efforts over the years, requiring cooperation across borders. The case of Yaseen Shady Awad is one of many that highlights the painful reality of international parental child abduction. For years, his file has remained open, with law enforcement and missing children's organizations continuing to seek information that might lead to his location and safe return. The core of this case revolves around a parental dispute that tragically resulted in a child being taken from his custodial parent. Despite the passage of time, the hope of resolving this case and bringing Yaseen home persists, as authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Apr 19, 2005

Toronto

Ontario

Toronto Police Service ;

Ontario

[email protected]

416-808-7411

416-808-7411

Law Enforcement

1058806.D11

Toronto Police Service ;

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