Crime & Safety

Police: Baby's Remains Found at Recycling Plant In Farmingdale

Police have released a photograph of clothing found at the scene in hopes that someone in the public will recognize them.

Photo: Picture of clothing found at the scene.

The New Jersey State Police have confirmed that they have remains found at a recycling plant in Farmingdale on Tuesday were of an infant.

Blood stained clothing was located in close proximity to the body. Detectives hope that someone may recognize these items in order to help identify the mother.

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Members of the NJSP Major Crime Unit, Troop “C” Criminal Investigations Office, Crime Scene Investigation Central Unit, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, and Monmouth County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the facility to conduct the investigation.

The infant was pronounced deceased at 3:31 p.m. and transported to the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office in North Brunswick where an autopsy was performed on November 12.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Robina with the New Jersey State Police Major Crime Unit at (732) 578-0490.

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