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2 clusters · 8 sources · 2 days · First seen 14 days ago · Last updated 12 days ago

Infant abandonment investigation in Bogotá

Overview

In Bogotá, authorities are investigating the abandonment of a one-year-old child in the Kennedy district. The infant was discovered sleeping in front of a residence in the Catalina neighborhood on September 10, 2026, accompanied by a suitcase containing diapers, clothing, and toys.

The Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF) has taken custody of the child, who is reported to be in stable health despite exposure to low temperatures. Police are currently analyzing security camera footage of a woman seen carrying the child to identify her and determine her responsibility in the incident.

Entities

Annick Palm/Bakyono · Policía Metropolitana de Bogotá · Kennedy · Mansour Zongo · Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar

Timeline

12 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
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14 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Bogotá authorities investigate abandonment of one-year-old baby
Police in Bogotá are investigating after a one-year-old baby was found abandoned in the Kennedy district. Security footage is being analyzed to identify a woman seen with the child prior to the discovery.

Sources

actuburkina.net · aib.media · fasoamazone.net · laguinee.info · laprunellerdc.cd · metroecuador.com.ec · netafrique.net · qhubobucaramanga.com