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The New York Police Department confirmed Tuesday night that a 6-month-old baby girl was found abandoned in Times Square.
Officers responded to a 911 call around 11 p.m. reporting an infant left unattended in a stroller near West 44th Street and Broadway. Upon arrival, the baby was found conscious and alert. She was promptly taken to Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital for medical evaluation.
Details surrounding how the child ended up at the location and the identity of the person who left her remain unclear. Authorities are actively investigating and seeking a man believed to be the infant’s father, last seen with the child.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and distributing images of the baby to local residents as part of their efforts. No arrests have been made at this time.
Under New York State’s Abandoned Infant Protection Act, parents can safely and anonymously surrender newborns up to 30 days old at designated safe locations such as staffed hospitals, police precincts, and firehouses without facing prosecution. For children older than 30 days, parents are advised to contact the Administration for Children’s Services.
This investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.