Premature baby dumped in abandoned zipped up suitcase
Mystery surrounds an abandoned newborn baby boy found in a zipped up suitcase next to a garbage compactor.
The little boy was found outside an apartment building in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday morning after he was heard crying inside.
We are releasing new details and clues in reference to a baby boy being found near the dumpster Sat. The baby was heard crying inside the suitcase. These photos represent the exact suitcase, blanket and scarf. We hope that someone will recognize these items and come forward. pic.twitter.com/GMxXOPRtXv
— Arlington Police, TX (@ArlingtonPD) September 24, 2019
Police have now released included photos of a suitcase, blanket and scarf they hope will help find the person who left him.
According to Fox 4, there is no CCTV in the area he was dumped.
He was also only a few hours old and had been born four to six weeks premature, the station reported.
The bub, nicknamed baby Jason, had his umbilical cord attached and police said it’s lucky he wasn’t picked up by a garbage truck.
Baby Jason is currently in hospital and his parents are yet to be found.
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