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Mother of newborn abandoned at fire hall found safe

York Regional Police have identified and located the mother of the baby boy who was left outside of a fire station in Sutton last week
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NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit have identified and located the mother of the newborn baby boy who was left outside of a fire station in the Town of Georgina. The mother is safe and in good health. York Regional Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, shortly after 3 a.m., police were called to Georgina Fire Station 16, which is located at 37 Snooks Road, for a report of a baby that had been found. It is believed that the newborn baby boy was left outside of the fire station sometime between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. The baby was found lying at the door of the fire station showing no signs of injury, but was taken to hospital as a precaution and he is in good health.

The Children’s Aid Society of York Region is engaged and the baby is in their care. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit at 1-866-876- 5423, ext. 7071, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

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