Baby girl found dead in Calgary parking lot was born alive, police say

A baby girlfound dead by a security guard in a Bowness parking lot was alive at some point prior to being found Christmas Eve, Calgary police say.

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StaffSgt. MartinSchiavetta, however,said an autopsy did not pinpoint acause of death. It's unknown if the baby was alive at the time she was abandoned between 3 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. onDec. 24.

He described the baby as having a light complexion and dark hair.

"We are veryconcerned about the mother'sphysical and mentalstate as well," he said during a news conference Tuesday afternoon.

Evidence at the scene, located in northwest Calgary,indicates the mother is in need of medical help.

No tips

The baby was found by a local resident, butSchiavettawould not comment on exactly how and where shewas found beyond saying she was in a parking lot near the intersection ofBownessRoad and79thStreet N.W.

Earlier, police said the baby was found by a security guard, abandoned in a dumpster.

Schiavetta said approximately 48 hours after the incidentpolice have not received a single tip from thepublic, something he describes as unusual.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Calgary police at 403-266-1234 orCrime Stoppersat 1-800-222-8477.

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