Release:

Police are urgently looking for a missing newborn baby in Halifax.

On May 22 at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers were notified of a woman in hospital in life-threatening condition who appeared to have just given birth. The baby has not yet been located.

Police and Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue are currently searching the area of 214 Willett Street, Halifax. The public is urged to stay away from the area to allow investigators to conduct a thorough search.

The public is asked to search their own properties and report anything suspicious to police immediately.

Four people are currently in police custody undergoing questioning. There have been no charges laid at this stage.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-490-5020.
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