Abandoned Baby Found in Trashcan in Los Angeles Public Park Restroom

Authorities are now searching for the person responsible for the abandoned baby who was found in a trash can inside a public restroom in a park in Lynwood, California.

On June 11, the newborn baby boy was found in the trash inside a women's restroom at Yvonne Burke-John D. Ham Park. Based on a statement from authorities the child could have been born between June 9th and June 11th.

Hispanic or African-American Descent

According to Fox News, the police stated that the abandoned baby may be of Hispanic or African-American descent. After receiving the report about the abandoned baby, paramedics rushed to the scene to treat the boy.

The baby was then taken to the nearest local hospital to be treated. As of the moment, the authorities have stated that the child will remain in the hospital to be observed. They assured that he is in stable condition.

Police are still trying to identify the parents of the child.

In a statement, Lt. John Adams of the Special Victims Bureau of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department said that he is still unsure why the baby was abandoned by the parents in such a manner. However, he speculated that age could be a huge factor in decision-making.

Moreover, Lt. Adams added that the adoption process for the abandoned baby is now underway during a press conference held on Thursday. He also added that the department has been contacted by several people who have expressed their interest in adopting the baby.

Lt. Adams also stated that some of those who were interested are detectives of the sheriff's department, medical staff, and fire personnel.

He also pointed out that several nurses who have treated the baby asked about adoption. Adams stated that the abandoned baby has become sought after and famous, Fox 11 reported.

Authorities Look for Person of Interest

The LA County Sheriff's Department has asked for the help of the public in seeking out a person of interest in the endangerment and abandonment of the baby left in a restroom trashcan.

According to detectives, they already have a copy of the surveillance video from the area and are currently studying them to identify any person who may have more information on the incident.

In a report by Patch, the sheriff's department has already released sketches of a female who was seen pushing a pink stroller in the area where the abandoned baby was found. The woman is now being sought by the police to be questioned.

The person of interest was described by the LASD as "Female, Hispanic, late teens to early 20s, 5'4", 120-125lbs, dark complexion, wavy hair."

In connection to the incident, authorities reminded people that California has a Safely Surrendered Baby Law. The law took effect in January of 2001 and states that any infant can be surrendered at any fire station or hospital by a person with custody or a parent within the first 72 hours of birth without being questioned.

More than 180 newborns have been safely surrendered since the program was launched.

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