Victorville Death Investigation - Female newborn found at recycling center.
DATE/TIME: October 24, 2013 11:30 a.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: 17000 Abbey Ln., Victorville
VICTIM: Unidentified female (Newborn)
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Victorville deputies were called to the recycling center on Abbey Ln. for a deceased infant. An employee at the recycling center found a deceased infant, wrapped in a blanket on a conveyor belt. Deputies and medical aid responded and confirmed the infant was deceased.
Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators responded and are conducting a death investigation. The female victim appears to be a newborn.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Homicide Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance. If anyone is aware of a female that recently gave birth and does not have the child in her possession, they are asked to contact Sheriff’s Homicide Detail, Detective Bryan Zierdt at (909)387-3589 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760)956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Refer: Sergeant Trevis Newport or Detective Bryan Zierdt
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No: (909) 387-3589
Case No. DR# 171311986 H# 2013-097
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700