This mum's car was stolen with her baby inside | ABC NEWS

A north Queensland mother whose baby was taken as part of seven-vehicle car theft has described the "gut-wrenching" experience.

Sarah Hill's car was stolen in Townsville about 1pm yesterday, while her 2-month-old daughter Cali slept in a baby seat inside the vehicle.

The alleged thieves returned moments later and placed the baby, still in the car seat, on the side of the road, before driving away again.

A police helicopter assisted with the search for the alleged offenders overnight and the vehicle has been located.

Officers have arrested eight young people and two adults in relation to a number of car thefts across the city.

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