Quebec woman arrested after newborn taken from Ottawa home

A Quebec woman is facing multiple charges after police allege she abducted a newborn baby from an Ottawa home.

Police say the woman forcefully went into the home on Sunday afternoon, used bear spray  on the occupants and took off with the baby.

They say a neighbour found them nearby and stayed with them until police arrived.

A Quebec woman has been charged with multiple offences after the abduction of an eight day old newborn baby on Sunday afternoon.

The child was quickly recovered and is safe with their mother. https://t.co/kiDUzpolNd#ottnews

— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) May 10, 2021

Police say the baby is safe.

Investigators say the accused, a 32-year-old woman, had previously been in contact with the child’s mother on social media through a group for new mothers, and had even brought a gift to the home last Friday.

They believe she may have been in touch with other new mothers through such groups.

The suspect is charged with abduction of a person under 14, administering a noxious substance, break and enter, and other offences.