Yuma, Arizona – The Yuma Police Department is investigating a newborn baby after it was found dead in a local hotel.
Just before 11am on Thursday, Yuma police officers were called to the Best Western Hotel on Castle Dom Avenue to report a baby found in the trash can.
When the officers arrived, they found an outer garbage can with their bodies inside.
Detectives believe the bodies were placed there between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Police say it was originally found by a hotel employee.
Police have not yet identified the suspect or the person who gave birth.
Anyone with information will be urged to call 78-Crime at (928) 373-4700 or (928) 782-7463 to leave anonymous and contact Yuma Police Station.
Yuma PD reminds residents of the Safe Haven Act.
Arizona has a safe shelter law that identifies where mothers can safely and anonymously give up on their babies without fear of prosecutors. We have a safe shelter crisis response team available 24/7 to help with questions, options and resources. Please call 1-866-707-2229.
If your baby is unharmed in under 30 days and you are not planning on getting your baby back, there is an option. Just take your baby to the next safe shelter.
- What kind of hospital
- ambulance
- Designated adoption institutions
- On Duty Fire Station
- Designated Church
You must either hand the baby to someone in the above location or place the baby in the designated hospital’s safe shelter drawer. Tell them that this is a baby in a safe shelter and you might leave. Your baby will be cared for and find a good home for your baby.
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