American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

Shelly Kittleson Picture via Twitter @ShellyKittleson

An American woman journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, and authorities are searching the city ​for her, two police officials said.

The Iraqi interior ministry ‌confirmed the abduction of a female journalist but did not disclose her nationality. The ministry said one suspect was arrested and efforts were ongoing to free ​the journalist.