Tumahole Police in Parys in the Free State are in search for a mother of a new-born baby girl who was found by members of the public abandoned in the street. The baby girl that was found alive.
Police said on Monday morning at about 06:30, members of the community came to the Tumahole Police Station to report an abandoned baby. Upon further investigation, the baby was found covered in blankets and alive in the street near Lusaka Section in Tumahole, Parys in the Free State.
She was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
At this stage, it is unknown who the mother of this baby girl is. The community is asked to assist the police in locating the mother. A case of child abandonment is being investigated.
Any person with information that may lead to the location of family, relatives, or the mother can contact the investigation officer, Warrant Officer Sophie Kgayane, on 082 049 5208 or 071 891 4321. Alternatively, the information can be submitted on the #MySAPSApp or by calling the SAPS #CrimeStop number, 08600 10111
