Key Points:
- A newborn baby was found on a porch in London, Ontario, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
- The baby was left with a note on the porch of a home on Sterling Street, near Oxford Street East.
- The baby is in good condition and remains in hospital as of Thursday morning.
- Police are investigating and are seeking the public’s help in identifying the baby’s mother.
- Investigators are asking for surveillance footage from the area between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
- The public is encouraged to contact London police or Crime Stoppers with any information.
London police are investigating after a newborn baby was found abandoned on a porch in the city’s east end on Wednesday afternoon.
Where was the newborn found?
The baby was discovered on a porch at a residence near the intersection of Sterling Street and Oxford Street East, in the east London area, between Adelaide Street and Quebec Street. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, when police received a call from a concerned citizen about the abandoned infant.
What condition was the baby in?
The newborn was found in good condition, and as of Thursday morning, the baby remained in hospital for further care and observation. Police confirmed there were no immediate signs of harm to the child.
What details were found with the baby?
The baby was left on the porch of a home belonging to Bria Vanier, 38. Vanier confirmed that the infant was left with a note, though the contents of the note have not been revealed to the public.
Why is the police investigation ongoing?
London police are concerned for the welfare of the baby’s mother and are actively seeking her identification. They are asking for help from the public to locate the woman and to determine the circumstances surrounding the abandonment. In a statement, police said they are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who was in the area between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, or anyone who might have surveillance footage from that time.
How can the public assist with the investigation?
Investigators are urging anyone with relevant information to contact London police at 519-661-5670 or to reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The police department continues to seek information that may help identify the mother and understand the circumstances of the abandonment.
The case is still under investigation, and police are urging members of the public to assist in any way possible. The safety and welfare of both the baby and the mother remain the primary concern as officers continue to follow up on leads.
