Infant Abandoned in Tote Bag Near Bronx Apartment Building

Created: JANUARY 26, 2025

New York City police are investigating a disturbing incident where a newborn baby girl was found abandoned in a tote bag. Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting a crying infant just after 6 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival at the scene on Rev. James A. Polite Avenue, they discovered the baby girl wrapped in blankets inside a green tote bag left in front of an apartment building.

The infant, whose identity remains unknown, was promptly transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. Fortunately, she is reported to be in stable condition and is currently under the care of hospital staff. This incident has understandably shaken the local community, with one resident expressing their dismay to FOX 5 NY, stating, "Hearing that this is even a thing is very disturbing for this neighborhood."

A photo shows the sidewalk where the baby was left.

Surveillance footage released by the NYPD shows an individual wearing a black hooded coat walking along the sidewalk carrying a green tote bag. While the individual's gender remains undetermined, the NYPD has urged the public to review the video for any potential clues.

An unidentified suspect is shown walking on a sidewalk in the Bronx.

The NYPD is actively seeking public assistance in identifying and locating the person responsible for abandoning the infant. The individual is wanted for child abandonment. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X @NYPDTips. All communications will be kept strictly confidential.

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