Police in Germany investigate the abduction of a newborn from a hospital maternity ward in Lüdenscheid. Multiple outlets report that a woman disguised as a nurse entered the maternity area and took a baby from the ward. Authorities say the suspect appeared to have gained access by blending in with staff clothing and behavior.
In the hours after the incident, the baby is reported to have been found unclothed in a nearby public area. One account says the infant is discovered in a car park, while another describes the baby as lying naked in the stairwell of the car park. The reports describe the baby as only days old.
Police have launched a search for the woman and are working to identify her and determine how she entered the ward and left the area. Investigators are also reviewing available information to establish the timeline of events around the abduction and the location where the baby was discovered.
