Police urgently seek mother of abandoned baby in Eastern Cape
Police in the Eastern Cape are searching for the mother of a baby that was found dumped on Saturday.
Police officers attached to the Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offenses (FCS) Unit have appealed for public assistance.
The provincial police spokesperson, Captain Namhla Mdleleni, said police were called to a scene on Saturday, June 28.
'It is alleged that on Saturday, police were summoned to a scene and on arrival, they found +- four-week-old baby boy dumped and still alive. The baby was taken to the hospital for medical examination, and a case of child neglect was opened,' Mdleleni said.
The police appeal to anyone who can assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect to contact Detective Warrant Officer Sogiba at 0713524551 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111. Alternatively, send a tip-off on the MySAPS App.
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