Police: newborn baby girl found abandoned outside Atlanta home

Aug 25, 2015 - 12:07
 0  0
Police: newborn baby girl found abandoned outside Atlanta home
Police: newborn baby girl found abandoned outside Atlanta home

A newbo baby was found abandoned in southwest Atlanta on Monday. 

Investigators said the girl, who is just hours old, was discovered on Harlan Road outside a home. Atlanta police said detectives are calling her "Baby Harlan."

The family who lives at the house told police when they arrived she was near the front door. They told investigators they didn't witness the baby being left and don't know who she could belong to. 

The baby was found with the umbilical cord attached and she was wrapped in a Hello Kitty blanket, according to police. 

One of the family members who found Baby Harlan said she left the home around 5:30 p.m. on Monday and retued approximately one hour later. 

Baby Harlan was taken to Scottish Rite Hospital alert, conscious and breathing. 

Police said their main focus right now is to find the baby's mother to make sure she has received proper medical treatment. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Atlanta Police Department's Special Victims Unit at 404-546-4260 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS.

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Angry Angry 0
Sad Sad 0
Wow Wow 0
Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.