COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday afternoon as the Columbia Heights Police Department is attempting to locate an abducted chid.

Columbia Heights Amber Alert

What we know:

Columbia Heights police say they are attempting to locate Dior Gooch, a 3-week-old child. Authorities say the child was taken from the guardian’s home by 37-year-old Ashley Marie Gooch, after allegedly threatening violence towards the guardian.

Authorities say Gooch was last seen at 9 a.m. Wednesday on foot, pushing a stroller with Dior Gooch and heading westbound on 37th Avenue at University Avenue in Columbia Heights.

What you can do:

If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Dior Gooch, please contact the Columbia Heights Police Department at 763-427-1212 or call 911. Cr

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