Monday, July 27, 2015

A new-born baby found dumped in a plastic bag

Mbasa Gqokoma
27 July 2015

Cape Town police have opened an inquest docket for investigation, after the body of a newborn baby was found in a plastic bag in Heideveld over the weekend.

A pedestrian discovered the body next to the Heideveld High School fence on Duinefontein Road.

Lieutenant Ian Bennett said at this point in time it is uncertain on why the baby was left or how the child died.

Bennett said SAPS has opened an inquest dock to determine the cause of death.

“We call on anyone who has information to come forward with any information regarding the baby boy,” said Bennett.


We are also searching for the mother in this point in time. To anybody who has information regarding this incident can contact Manenberg SAPS on 021 699 9400 or the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, Bennett concluded.

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