Discovery of the Baby
A newborn baby, believed to be a girl, was found dead in a warehouse on Station Road, Rowley Regis, just before midday on Thursday, June 25. She was discovered within a waste pile that had been transported to the site by a private waste operator, which operates across the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and West Mercia areas. Police stated that at this stage, it is believed the baby was unknowingly transported on Wednesday, June 24. The business involved is not being linked to the baby's death.
Police Investigation and Priority
West Midlands Police have made finding the baby's mother an absolute priority. Forensic examinations are being carried out to identify the girl and determine the cause of death. Officers are urgently trying to locate the mother, expressing concern for her welfare.
Official Statement
Detective Chief Inspector Kylie Westlake, from the force's Public Protection Unit, said: "While we don’t yet know what has happened, what we do know is that there must be a mother out there who is in real need of help − and she is our absolute priority at the moment. We have been checking CCTV and speaking to hospitals, but it may be that the mother or someone who knows who she is sees this appeal. I really want to speak to her to make sure she’s OK, and to ensure that she can get the help that she urgently needs. We'll treat information we receive sensitively, and we'd ask for anyone who can help us identify who baby and mother was to come forward. It may be you live near a baby, and their mother, who have unexpectedly not been seen for a number of days."
How to Help
The force has set up a Major Incident Public Portal where anyone with information can submit details directly to officers. Police urge anyone who can help identify the baby or mother to come forward.
