Why Abdul Aziz Khan’s Mother Is Facing Charges After Missing Child Was Found – JP

Abdul Aziz Khan’s mother is facing legal trouble. 

After the 14-year-old—who went missing in 2017—was found in Colorado with his mother Rabia Khalid and her partner Elliot Blake Bourgeois as they attempted to burglarize a vacant home for sale, Khalid and Bourgeois have been hit with criminal charges, including second-degree kidnapping, identity theft, and trespassing.

Khalid, 40, and Bourgeois, 42, were approached by authorities Feb. 23 after a call was made by the homeowners of a vacant Highlands Ranch home to report suspicious activity. When approached by authorities, the couple said they were working with the realtor, per a release shared by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, but deputies were able to unravel their identities after four hours of questioning.

Amid their investigation, authorities also found Khan—who was just 5 years old at the time of his disappearance—and another unidentified child in a vehicle parked near the home. Through questioning and research, police were able to verify his identity as a very high-profile missing child.