Missing Boy Found in Colorado After 7 Years, Mother and Partner Arrested

A chance trespassing call led to the discovery of Abdul Aziz Khan, who was abducted by his mother during a custody dispute in 2017.

Abdul Aziz Khan, now 14, was found in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, after being abducted by his non-custodial mother, Rabia Khalid, in 2017 during a custody dispute.
Khalid and her husband, Elliot Blake Bourgeois, were arrested on February 23 after a trespassing incident at a vacant home raised suspicions.
Authorities uncovered Khalid's identity and an active kidnapping warrant after five hours of investigation, leading to the safe recovery of Khan and another child present.
Khalid and Bourgeois face multiple felony charges, including kidnapping, forgery, and identity theft, and are being held on $1 million bonds each.
Khan's family expressed joy at his recovery but requested privacy as they begin the process of reunification and healing.