ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — A week-long boy was abandoned in a car seat in front of an Orlando home Monday morning, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Police say the newborn was found in the 5500 block of Rido Street around 7:20am.
He was healthy and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police said they are seeking the community information that could help officials identify children and find parents. They encourage people in the Lido Street area to check the security and surveillance footage of their homes.
Police were arrested after discovering “abuse home” in Florida
“The Orlando Police Department reminds all parents and caregivers of the safe shelter laws
It exists to provide a safe, legal and anonymous option for abandoning a newborn. Parents can
Leave someone and toddler safely in designated locations, such as hospitals, staff fires
Rescue station or staff emergency medical service station, no questions asked,
Anonymous and without fear of indictment. Visit the Newborn Safe Haven website
Contact the Multilingual Crisis Hotline at asafehavenfornewborns.com or toll free at 877-767
Baby (2229) additional information, police said in a news release.
Anyone with information will be asked to call Orlando Police, call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477), or visit Crimeline.org to submit anonymous tips.
