Durban police seek assistance in abandoned child case

Although she is healthy and kept at a place of safety, a five-week-old baby girl is still not reunited with her parents. Police are on the lookout for a woman who may be connected to the case of abandonment they are investigating.

The woman is believed to be connected to the case of child abandonment. Photo: SAPS

DURBAN Central Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit detectives are seeking assistance to solve a case of child abandonment.

Sergeant Zanele Khomo said, “It is alleged that on September 2, at about 16:30, police attended to a complaint of an abandoned child at Addington Hospital. On arrival, police were shown a baby who was left on the 12th floor. The baby girl was five days old. The infant was then taken to a place of safety and was in good health.

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Police believe the lady in the photo can be of assistance in solving the case.

“We appeal to anyone who may have information regarding the female attached in the photo – as it may help to solve the case – to contact an investigating officer Detective Constable Dludla on 061 375 4876 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” Khomo pleaded.

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