Between 4:00 and 5:00 on 29 October 2017, Halifax Regional Police received a complaint of an abandoned infant found in the 6000 block ‎of Quinpool Rd.

The baby girl was brought to IWK where ‎she was examined and deemed healthy. Police and hospital staff were unable to identify the baby or her parents. Department of Child Services attended the hospital, at which time, they took custody of the baby.

The baby was described as being of African Canadian descent and approximately 4-5 weeks old. Investigation is still ongoing.

Should anyone have any information regarding the incident, please contact the Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5016 or Crime Stoppers anonymously anytime at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by their Secure Web Tips atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.