Tumahole SAPS is asking the public’s assistance in finding the mother of an African new born baby boy, who was found abandoned on Saturday 27 January at about 21:30 next to the SPCA premises.

A member of the public heard the baby cry and found the boy dressed in a white babygrow and covered in a red blanket inside a gift bag.

The baby was taken to the Parys District Hospital for medical assessment.

Anyone who can assist the police in finding the mother can contact D/Sgt Numbulelo Sejane on 082 049 5208.