Overview

• Officers arrived around 1 pm Monday after reports of an infant’s body discovered in a stormwater drain on La Salle Road in Alexander Heights and deployed multiple police units to secure the site.
• WA Police have opened a formal investigation into the circumstances of the death, with forensic teams examining the scene for evidence.
• Authorities have not released any details on the infant’s identity, exact age, or cause of death pending further examination.
• Investigators are urging anyone who saw unusual activity near the drain or has information to contact WA Police on 131 444.
• Crime Stoppers also provides an anonymous tipline as authorities anticipate further updates following forensic and coronial findings.