Police are concerned for the welfare of the mother of a newborn baby found outside a fire station in Canberra’s south.
The baby is estimated to be less than 24 hours old.
The baby was found outside South Tuggeranong Fire and Rescue Station in Conder just after 7am and has since been taken to Canberra Hospital with no obvious injuries.
It is not known how long the baby had been outside the station before it was found.
In a media statement, ACT Policing said their sole concern was for the health and welfare of the baby’s mother.
“If you think a friend or family member may be the mother — please encourage them [to] seek medical help as soon as possible,” the statement said.
“She should attend a hospital, ring an ambulance or contact police.”
Anyone who witnessed or has dash-cam footage of people or vehicles at or near the fire station overnight and early this morning is being asked to come forward.
Anyone with information about this matter should contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting 8228819. Information can be provided anonymously.