Michigan Man Charged in Iowa After 12-Year-Old Found Safe Post-Amber Alert
Key Takeaways
- 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.
- Investigators located the suspect's car in Michigan; reports differed Coloma vs Kaloma Township.
Swift Amber Alert Rescue
Khan was charged after a 12-year-old Waterloo girl was found safe about an hour after an Amber Alert.
“Michigan man charged with kidnapping following Amber Alert for 12-year-old Waterloo girl A 23-year-old Michigan man is facing multiple felony charges after a missing 12-year-old from Iowa was safely located within an hour of an Amber Alert being issued, authorities said”
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.
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