A Michigan man has been accused of kidnapping after he was caught with a missing child from Waterloo, Iowa.
The Berrien County Police Department said that Daniyal Khan has been charged with second-degree kidnapping, indecent contact with a child and sexual exploitation of a minor.
Khan, 23, was charged after the Waterloo Police Department in Iowa requested an Amber Alert on Sunday, April 5, when a 12-year-old child was reported missing, according to Fox 2 Detroit.
Police said that the suspect’s vehicle was found in Coloma Township, Michigan. He was stopped at a traffic light, and authorities found the 12-year-old safe.
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Khan was then arrested and was placed in custody in Berrien County, where he remains behind bars. It is not currently clear when he is scheduled to appear in court to be arraigned.
It is not currently clear if Khan has entered a plea or retained legal counsel following his arrest. The Berrien County Police Department did not immediately respond to Us Weekly’s request for comment regarding the case.
Police have not shared many details about the case, and there are several unknowns in light of Khan’s arrest. Not only is it not known how police managed to track Khan and the 12-year-old child down, but it is also not currently clear if Khan and the child knew each other ahead of the alleged kidnapping. Police have also not shared how Khan was named a suspect in the case in the first place.
The investigation into the allegations remains ongoing as police try to piece together details of the case.
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In Iowa, the sentencing for kidnapping is determined based on the severity and details of the case. First-degree kidnapping is a Class A felony and occurs when the victim suffers serious injury or is sexually abused. Those found guilty of the charge can be given a life sentence in prison without the possibility of parole.
Meanwhile, second-degree kidnapping is a Class B felony and takes place when the victim is held for ransom or the kidnapper has a dangerous weapon on them during the incident. The crime is punishable by up to 25 years in prison.
A third-degree kidnapping charge is a Class C felony and involves other unlawful confinements, which can include enticing or luring a child with the intent to hide them. Those found guilty of the charge can face up to 10 years in prison and be ordered to pay a fine.
