diff --git a/detect.py b/detect.py
index 859a9202..846eb004 100644
--- a/detect.py
+++ b/detect.py
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ def detect(save_txt=False, save_img=False, view_img=False):
     model = Darknet(opt.cfg, img_size)
 
     # Load weights
+    attempt_download(weights)
     if weights.endswith('.pt'):  # pytorch format
         model.load_state_dict(torch.load(weights, map_location=device)['model'])
     else:  # darknet format