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Police Narrow Search for Mother of Abandoned Siblings to 400 East London Homes

Investigators are conducting door-to-door DNA requests in East Ham and Plaistow as they work to identify the mother of three abandoned babies and address concerns about potential future risks.

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Baby Roman, left, and baby Harry, right, are both siblings of Elsa, who was also abandoned in east London (Photo: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire)
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Overview

  • Three siblings, Harry, Roman, and Elsa, were abandoned as newborns in East London in 2017, 2019, and 2024, with DNA confirming they share the same parents.
  • The Metropolitan Police, supported by the National Crime Agency, have narrowed their search for the mother to 400 homes in East Ham and Plaistow, requesting voluntary DNA samples from residents.
  • Despite a complete maternal DNA profile, extensive CCTV reviews, and a £20,000 reward earlier this year, the mother remains unidentified, and authorities believe she may be vulnerable and in danger.
  • Investigators warn of the possibility of a fourth abandoned baby and are urging the public to report any relevant information to aid the inquiry.
  • Family Court proceedings regarding Elsa’s care are ongoing, while her siblings, Harry and Roman, have already been adopted.