Crime & Safety
AMBER Alert: Newborn Taken In Columbia Heights, Suspect On Foot
Ashley Gooch, 37, was last seen pushing a stroller near University Avenue in Columbia Heights, authorities said.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN — Authorities have issued an AMBER Alert for Dior Gooch, a newborn Black female, who was last seen in Columbia Heights.
According to the alert, the suspect is Ashley Gooch, a 37-year-old Black female, who was last seen on foot with a stroller in the 3700 block of University Avenue. She was reportedly wearing an orange and white sundress.
There is currently no vehicle description available.
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Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement immediately. The public is also encouraged to monitor local media for additional updates as the investigation continues.
AMBER ALERT: Dior was taken from her guardian’s home by 37-year-old Ashley Marie Gooch, who threatened violence toward the guardian. Ashley Gooch is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 158 pounds and has brown eyes with brown hair that has a pink braid.
— Minnesota Department of Public Safety (@MnDPS_DPS) August 6, 2025
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