Qld Police issue amber alert after newborn taken from Cairns Hospital

Around 12.30pm it is believed a woman took the girl, who is only hours old and is understood to still be in the greater Cairns area.

The 31-year-old woman is described as having a dark complexion, around 160cm in height, skinny build and has black hair.

She was last seen wearing a black shirt.

Police hold concern for the infant’s welfare and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Ring 131 564 to provide information about this abduction.