CORONA, CA– A baby believed to have been abandoned was found deceased Friday afternoon in the area of Cajalco Road and Interstate 15, according to authorities.
The Corona Police Department was called at about 2:30 p.m. and "directed to the location of the infant," the agency said, but did not disclose who found the child or any other details, including sex or age.
The Riverside County Sheriff Coroner will determine the cause of death, police said.
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Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Detective Mario Hernandez at 951-279-3659 or email Mario.Hernandez@CoronaCA.gov.
Police reminded the public that there are several Safe Surrender Sites, where parents can safely surrender an infant within 72 hours of birth and with no questions asked. Babies also can be dropped off at fire stations, police departments and hospitals with the blue Safe Surrender logo. For more information on Safely Surrendered Babies, click here.
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