Lakeland police seek 4 people for questioning in death of baby found in a dumpster
LAKELAND — Police have released photos of four individuals that detectives think have additional information on the baby found dead in a dumpster.
The Lakeland Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify a man and three women who were traveling together in a red sedan early Thursday morning. Officers believe these people "have information related" to a deceased baby, but did not identify whether they are potential suspects.
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At 6:03 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a call about a dead newborn boy in a bag inside a dumpster behind Just Move gym at 3625 S. Florida Ave. The umbilical cord and placenta were still attached.
Anyone who can identify the pictured individuals is asked to contact detective Neal Robertson at 863-834-6971 or email neal.robertson@lakelandgov.net.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida by calling 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or online at www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. Anonymous tips can be texted using the free "P3tips" app.
Sara-Megan Walsh can be reached at swalsh@theledger.com or 863-802-7545. Follow on Twitter @SaraWalshFl.
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