Police said the body of a baby girl was discovered Saturday at Fort Phantom Lake north of Abilene, Texas.
Abilene Police Department detail The discovery was revealed in a social media post on Tuesday.Police investigator Detective Inspector Scott said patrol officers were called to the area of Seabee Park around 9pm after receiving a report of a toddler's body.
When officers arrived on scene they found a child, believed to be a girl.
“It appears she has been deceased for some time. The infant has not been identified at this time,” Scott said.
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Her body was sent to Dallas for an autopsy and was determined to be a girl, he continued. No arrests had been made as of Wednesday morning.
“At this time, the circumstances surrounding her death are suspicious but we are seeking any and all information,” Scott said. “I urge anyone with information to contact me or Crime Stoppers.”
Abilene Police also reminded residents about the new Safe Haven Baby Box (KTXS) located at Abilene Fire Station No. 7 on North Pioneer Drive. ReportedThe baby boxes are the first of their kind in Texas and offer parents the option to surrender their newborns safely and anonymously. State Baby Moses' LawParents who are unable to care for their infants under 60 days of age can surrender their infants to a designated emergency infant care provider without fear of prosecution, rather than leaving the infant in an unsafe location.
If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Scott Abilene Crime Stoppers: (325) 676-8477 (TIPS).
