Police continues search for mother of abandoned newborn baby

The Namibian Police in Erongo is calling on the public at large for assistance in tracing the mother of a newborn baby girl, which was dumped in the bushes next to the railway line in Narraville. The crying baby was discovered by mere chance on Friday morning by a member of the public. The baby is healthy and in good condition.
According to deputy commissioner Erastus Iikuyu, police regional crime investigations coordinator for Erongo, the crying baby was discovered at around 07:30 by a member of the public who was on the way to the industrial area to look for work. He heard the cries of a baby and found the new-born zipped in a brown travelling bag placed in the reeds near Neptune Street. He immediately alerted the police.
“It seems the baby, which is light in skin complexion, was dumped there early that morning by an unknown mother (suspect),” Iikuyu said. The baby was taken to the Walvis Bay State Hospital for medical examination and was found to be healthy. The police is requesting for public assistance in tracing the suspect.”
Anyone with information can contact deputy commissioner Iikuyu (081 246 4757), Members of Gender Based Violence Protection Investigation sub-Division (064-219 068) or report any information at the nearest police station.