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Baby Girl Found in Perth Stormwater Drain About Two Weeks After Death

Police are treating the case as a major-crime investigation with a public appeal for information.

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Overview

  • Tradespeople cleaning a drain on La Salle Road in Alexander Heights discovered the child's body on Monday afternoon.
  • WA Police responded at about 1pm local time and deployed multiple resources, with major crime detectives leading the inquiry.
  • Premier Roger Cook said the child appeared to have been dead for roughly a fortnight.
  • Investigators have not released the girl's identity, exact age or cause of death.
  • Police urged anyone with information to call 131 444 or contact Crime Stoppers.