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Body of baby girl found in LA park bathroom

The infant was found by maintenance workers late Thursday night

Louise Hall
Friday 06 March 2020 15:33 EST
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The body was found in the women's restroom in Memorial Park in Pasadena
The body was found in the women's restroom in Memorial Park in Pasadena (CBS Los Angeles)

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The dead body of a baby girl has been found in a Pasadena park public bathroom, police announced on Friday.

Maintenance staff discovered the body while preparing to clean the restrooms at around 10pm on Thursday, according to the report.

The station said the discovery was made in the women’s restroom in Memorial Park at 85 East Holly Street.

The child was confirmed dead by Pasadena police officers and Pasadena Fire paramedics, authorities said.

Officers have canvassed the area for evidence and witnesses, and the death remains under investigation.

While the age of the infant was not given, the police said the baby appeared to be full term.

Authorities are urging anyone with information can call Pasadena police at (626) 744-4241.

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