Crime07 April, 20261 min read
Michigan Man Charged in Iowa After 12-Year-Old Found Safe Post-Amber Alert
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Daniyal Khan, 23, of Ann Arbor, charged with second-degree kidnapping. Amber Alert issued for Waterloo 12-year-old; child located about an hour later.
Swift Amber Alert Rescue
Khan was charged after a 12-year-old Waterloo girl was found safe about an hour after an Amber Alert. The suspect's Toyota Camry was located in Coloma Township, Michigan, roughly 400 miles from Waterloo.
Investigators confirmed the child was safe in the vehicle. Khan was booked into the Berrien County Jail where he remains in custody.
Amber Alert Protocols
Amber Alerts are reserved for the most serious child abduction cases. The rapid coordination between Iowa and Michigan law enforcement contributed to the swift recovery.
Automated license plate readers played a crucial role in locating the suspect's vehicle. Khan remains held in Michigan as the investigation continues.
