Reward doubled for information in Baby Jane Doe case
The Manchester Crimeline reward for information in the Baby Jane Doe investigation has jumped from $2,500 to $5,000, city police said in a statement.
Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr has said investigators believe the baby was left in Pine Island Pond between Tuesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 27.
Police and firefighters were called to an area near Pine Island Park, off of Brown Avenue, around 4 p.m., on Thursday, March 27, to investigate reports of an object seen floating in the water. That's when the baby girl's body was recovered from the icy waters.
'A thorough autopsy was conducted the next day, which revealed certain relevant information, and additional tests are ongoing,' Marr said earlier this month during a press conference at Pine Island Park, located a short walk from the pond. 'We cannot release further details about that, and we are still treating this case as a suspicious death investigation.'
The identity of the baby and her parents remain unknown, according to police.
The Attorney General's Office also has been involved in the investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call a dedicated tip line at 603-716-7236. Tips and related information can also be provided anonymously via the Manchester CrimeLine at 603-624-4040 or uploaded anonymously at www.manchestercrimeline.org.
Photo submissions are welcome as well.
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