Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan | Department of Justice
A criminal complaint has been unsealed in Detroit, charging Shahzad Hameedi, also known as Sheraz Hameed, with the attempted kidnapping of a minor child. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., who stated that Hameedi is a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Pakistan and currently lives in Wayne County, Michigan.
The case details allege that Hameedi began a relationship with a single mother in Windsor, Canada, using an alternate name. After his access to her child was restricted, he allegedly planned to kidnap the child in June 2025. Investigators say they found evidence including a laminated ransom note and materials such as a stun gun, toddler life vest, zip ties, duct tape, rubber gloves, strong cold medication with a funnel, and research into tranquilizers.
Authorities allege that Hameedi crossed into Canada without detection and entered the home at night where he tried to strangle the mother before being forced out. Two days later, he reportedly returned and assaulted the child.
U.S. Attorney Gorgon commented on the case: “The defendant’s alleged plan to kidnap a young child by sneaking across the border and entering Canada, breaking into a mother’s home at night, strangling her and then assaulting her innocent, young child two days later is diabolical. No parent or child should ever be subjected to this wickedness. We will bring the full force of the law against violent predators.”
Matthew Stentz, Acting Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Detroit said: “HSI is committed to working with our Canadian partners to hold criminals accountable and safeguard innocent children on both sides of the Northern border,” adding “I’m proud of the HSI agents, the Windsor Police Service and the prosecutors who worked tirelessly to bring charges in this case.”
It was emphasized that a criminal complaint is only a formal charge; all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
The investigation involves Homeland Security Investigations and Windsor Police Service. Prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ann Nee, Matthew Roth, and Eaton Brown.
