A seven-day-old baby boy was abducted from a hospital in Germany by a woman posing as a nurse, sparking a large-scale police operation. The infant was taken from the neonatal ward of Lüdenscheid hospital in North Rhine-Westphalia on the afternoon of June 27, 2026.
Abduction Details
According to police, the suspect, described as being in her mid-20s to early 30s with blonde hair, entered a patient's room at 3.15pm local time. She was wearing a light blue coat and large glasses, and claimed she needed to take the baby for an examination. The family reportedly did not recognise the woman.
The baby was found approximately one hour later, at 4.10pm, lying naked in the stairwell of a nearby car park next to a ticket machine. The Sterncenter parking garage is a multi-story facility about an eight-minute drive from the hospital. An ambulance returned the infant to the hospital, where he is reported to be in good health.
Police Investigation
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who is described as very slim, about 5ft10 (178 cm), with blonde hair worn in a braid. Officers are reviewing CCTV footage and using a sniffer dog in their investigations. Authorities stated they have no clear motive for the abduction.
Police said: 'We have no clear idea why the woman took the child. Family members reportedly said they did not recognise the woman posing as a nurse.' The investigation continues as police urge anyone with information to come forward.
