The baby girl is said to be "in good health"
Police have released the first picture of a baby girl found abandoned in a box outside a house in Northamptonshire.
The girl, said to be between three and six weeks old, was wearing only a nappy and was wrapped in a blue blanket when she was discovered on Monday.
A member of the public heard a noise in Isben Walk, Corby, at about 09:00 BST.
She is said to be in good health. Police say they are concerned for the welfare of the mother.
The baby was found in this box outside a home in Corby
In a press conference, police appealed to the mother of the baby to come forward.
Det Supt Steve Lingley of Northamptonshire Police said the baby "is safe and is being well cared for" but would not say where.
Det Supt Steve Lingley of Northamptonshire Police with a picture of the baby
Appealing to the baby's mother he said: "I know you may feel you are in a very difficult position and I know it must have been incredibly difficult to have left your baby - please get in touch with us, we want to make sure you are all right."
The baby girl is believed to be between three and six weeks old and could have been left outside the property as early as 06:00.
Anyone with any information about the child is asked to call police on 101.
- Published28 September 2015
