Introduction to the Incident
The Dunkin’ at 1791 Westchester Ave. in the Bronx, where a 3- to 4-month-old boy was briefly left in a stroller Tuesday morning.
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The Abandonment Incident
Just a day after a newborn was found abandoned at Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, a baby boy was briefly left alone in a stroller inside a Dunkin’ Donuts in the Bronx on Tuesday morning, police said.
The child, believed to be 3 to 4 months old, was found at 8:05 a.m. at 1791 Westchester Ave. in Soundview and remained unattended for about 20 minutes before officers from the 43rd Precinct responded to a 911 call about the abandoned child.
Response and Investigation
EMS evaluated the baby before bringing him to the precinct for safety, cops said.
The infant has since been returned to his mother without incident, and no arrests were made.
Police had questioned the mother when she arrived at the precinct to pick up the child to determine the circumstances that led to the child being left alone.
Relation to Previous Incident
The NYPD on Tuesday released surveillance footage of a woman wanted in connection with the discovery of an abandoned newborn baby girl at the 34th Street–Penn Station subway station in Midtown Manhattan on the morning of October 20.
The infant, still attached to her umbilical cord, was found around 9:04 a.m. on the southbound 1 train platform, wrapped in a blanket.
Conclusion
The incident of the baby boy being left at a Dunkin’ in the Bronx, although alarming, was resolved with the child being safely returned to his mother. This event, closely following the abandonment of a newborn at Penn Station, highlights the need for continued vigilance and support for parents and children in the community.
FAQs
Q: What was the age of the baby boy found in the Bronx?
A: The baby boy was believed to be 3 to 4 months old.
Q: Where was the baby boy found?
A: The baby boy was found at a Dunkin’ Donuts located at 1791 Westchester Ave. in the Bronx.
Q: Was the mother arrested?
A: No, the mother was not arrested after the child was returned to her.
Q: Is this incident related to the abandonment at Penn Station?
A: While the two incidents are separate, they occurred close to each other in time, raising concerns about child safety and support for parents in the area.
