An Amber Alert was issued for a 7-month-old boy who was in his mother's minivan when it was stolen outside her workplace in Chicago.

Illinois State Police are searching for Osial Hernandez, who was apparently inadvertently kidnapped during a car theft on the northwest side of the city some time between 3:30 and 5 a.m. Friday.

His mother, who works at a newspaper distribution center, left her infant son in her idling vehicle while she ran inside to collect more papers.

When she emerged, the minivan and her baby boy were gone.

The child is believed to be in a light green, 2003 Dodge Caravan, with Illinois license plate number X53 3131.

The Amber Alert describes the boy as a Hispanic baby with brown hair and eyes

Amber Alert cancelled for 7 month old Illinois Boy
Posted: Friday November 28, 2008 4:52 PM CT

Updated: November 28, 2008: 6:44 PM CT

The Illinois state Police Department cancelled the Amber Alert after the child was recovered safe.

OSIAL HERNANDEZ a Hispanic male, 7 months of age.

The suspect is unknown at this time.

The Vehicle in this abduction is A LIGHTT GREEN 2003 DODGE CARVAN ILLINOIS LIC X533131


Anyone with information should call 312 745 6004 or dial 911