UNION, Mo. — A missing newborn girl who was abducted from her mother was found alive Tuesday, and appeared to be well at a hospital, a hospital official said.

Bill Miller Sr., who is publisher of the Washington Missourian and also a member of the board of directors at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Washington, said family members were gathered with 11-day-old Abigale Lynn Woods.

St. Louis television station KSDK the baby was found not far from her home in Londell.

Franklin County Sheriff Gary Toelke confirmed to KSDK-TV in St. Louis Tuesday evening that the baby was found alive in an abandoned house near Lonedell, not far from where the crime occurred. Toelke said a woman has been arrested.

The baby was taken to Washington Hospital, also in Franklin County, KSDK reported.

The child's mother, 21-year-old Stephenie Ochsenbine, told police Friday a woman entered her rural home, attacked her with a knife, and stole Abigale Lynn Woods, who was a week old at the time.

Authorities on Tuesday intensified the search around the family's home near Lonedell, blocking off highways and roads leading to the residence.