Baby Found Behind Danbury Grocery Store Had Umbilical Cord Attached: Report

DANBURY, CT — Police are seeking the public's help after a newborn baby boy was found behind a grocery store on Main Street Sunday, the department announced Tuesday. Officers found the baby boy behind the Zaytuna Grocery Store wrapped in clothing, and the baby was admitted to the Neo Natal Care Unit at Danbury Hospital. Detectives from the department's Special Victims Unit are working to find the mother of the baby boy and determine if she is okay.

According to a report from the News Times, the baby boy's umbilical cord was still attached when he was found, and emergency crews had to clamp down on the cord when he was found in the bushes behind the store. Citing authorities, the publication reported the newborn was in good condition Wednesday.

The department stated that officers responded to a call from a person who said they found a baby near the Polla Supermarket at 11:38 p.m., and were directed to the Zaytuna Grocery Store after arriving on scene. To sign up for Danbury breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Connecticut's Safe Haven for Infants law allows parents to leave children under the age of 30 days old with any hospital emergency room staff during regular business hours in the state.

Anyone with information is asked to call 203-797-4662 or 203-797-TIPS with any information.