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Police Seek Mother After Newborn Found Outside Canberra Fire Station

Officers have issued a public appeal for dashcam footage to help identify her.

Overview

  • The baby was discovered about 7.20am Thursday outside the South Tuggeranong ACT Fire & Rescue station in Conder.
  • Paramedics took the infant to a Canberra hospital, where it was assessed with no obvious injuries.
  • Authorities estimate the newborn was delivered within the previous 24 hours.
  • ACT Policing says its sole concern is the mother's welfare and urges her to seek medical care or contact police.
  • Investigators are asking anyone with overnight or early-morning sightings or dashcam near Tharwa Drive and Drakeford Drive to contact Crime Stoppers quoting 8228819.