Police search for teen mother who abandoned baby at hospital after birth

Police in Mangaung are searching for a 16-year-old mother who allegedly abandoned her baby at a hospital in October.

According to police, the infant was found abandoned in an empty ward at a hospital in Mangaung.

Police spokesperson Sgt Mahlomola Kareli said at about 2.10pm on October 30 a social worker arrived at the hospital and while walking through the neonatal ward, she found an abandoned newborn boy. 

“ The baby belongs to a 16-year-old mother who gave birth and was discharged on the same day. Mangaung police were called to the scene and a case of child neglect was opened for investigation.

Anyone with information that might assist the police in the investigation is requested to contact Sgt Ranthako on 076-456-7717.

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