Newborn baby’s body found in Sydney rubbish bin as police hold ‘serious concerns’ for mother

A newborn baby boy's body was discovered inside a garbage bin in Auburn, Sydney's west, on Monday morning. Police are seeking the infant's mother, expressing concerns for her well-being. Emergency services were alerted to the discovery at Harrow Road, Auburn, at 11:20am. Acting Superintendent Darren Sly of the Auburn Police Area Command described the scene as very traumatic for the woman who found the baby.

The baby, found unclothed, was placed in a plastic bag before being put into the bin of a unit block. Police are investigating whether the baby was born alive and the body could have been inside the bin for up to 36 hours. Officers have established a crime scene and are urging the mother to come forward, emphasizing the priority of her welfare. Anyone with information is asked to contact Auburn Police Station or Crime Stoppers.