Baby abandoned in cardboard box in Atibaia remains hospitalized; police will hear new witnesses

The baby was found inside a cardboard box on Tuesday night (10). Security camera footage shows a woman arriving at the parking lot with the child and leaving the box behind two cars, at around 7:40 pm - see above. According to police, the newborn still had its umbilical cord attached.

The child was found by a man, who asked a UPA security guard for help. The baby received medical attention and was transferred to Santa Casa de Atibaia.

This Friday (13), Atibaia City Hall, responsible for managing Santa Casa, reported that the baby is well, remains hospitalized in the maternity ward and should be discharged in the next few days.

The Civil Police identified the mother after analyzing images from security cameras installed in the region. She was located on Thursday (12), taken to the police station, gave a statement and was released. According to the delegate responsible for the case, Hermes Jun Nakashima, she should be charged with abandonment of an incapacitated person.

In testimony, the woman stated that she hid her pregnancy from her family and that she gave birth in the bathroom at home, without assistance. She also said she went out to seek medical attention, but left the baby in the parking lot so he could be helped.

The Civil Police intends to hear new witnesses and gather other images from security cameras before concluding the investigation, which will be forwarded to the Public Prosecutor's Office.

The Guardianship Council informed that, after medical discharge, the newborn must be sent to an institutional care service, as determined by the court, as there is no information about possible family members.