Baby dropped at stranger's door in SE Houston has been identified, HPD says

Friday, March 22, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- At least part of the mystery surrounding an infant found outside a family's door in southeast Houston has been solved, according to authorities.

On Thursday, Houston Police Department said a baby boy was discovered at about 6:24 a.m. in front of a home in the 8400 block of Winthrop Lane. The family discovered the child in a car seat outside their front door and called 911.
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At the time, police were looking for tips about the boy, who was wearing a white and blue striped shirt and blue pants.



On Friday, police confirmed they know the child's identity, and no longer need tips from the public in that regard.
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According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the baby boy is about 9 months old. They add that he's been released from the hospital in good condition and is currently in foster care.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.
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