Newborn Baby Found On Porch

Source: London Police Service
Date: Fri Apr 11 06:26:03 MST 2025

LONDON, ON (April 10, 2025) – Members of the London Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the mother of a newborn baby located outside of a residence north of the downtown core.

Shortly before 1:30 p.m., yesterday afternoon, a citizen called police after locating a newborn baby left on the porch of a residence in the area of Sterling Street and Oxford Street East.

The baby was transported to hospital by paramedic services, where it remains in good condition.

Officers are concerned for the welfare of the baby’s mother and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating her.

Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area of Sterling Street and Oxford Street East yesterday between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with dash-cam, residential and/or business video surveillance, or that may have information in relation to the investigation to contact the London Police Service.

The investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be provided as appropriate.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.