# Infant abandonment investigation in Bogotá

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infant-abandonment-investigation-in-bogot
> Updated: 2026-09-14T11:22:48.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Ouagadougou: Infant found abandoned in Saonré district

A one-month-old female infant was found abandoned with her bedding in the Saonré district of Ouagadougou, prompting local calls for adoption and increased social responsibility.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ouagadougou-infant-found-abandoned-in-saonr-district

### 2026-09-12: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bogot-authorities-investigate-abandonment-of-one-year-old-baby

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