Police still looking for mother of newborn baby found in Lubbock dumpster

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department released a statement on Sunday after a newborn baby was found in a dumpster early Saturday morning near 4th Street and Cherry Avenue.

LPD previously asked for the public's help in locating the mother of the baby that was found around 4:00 a.m. Saturday. Due to the status of the investigation, LPD said it will not comment on the health of the newborn at this time.

A statement said authorities are grateful for the concern and support for the baby. Police asked the public to use the "same focus and determination to help investigators identify and locate the mother."

If you have any information about the mother or the circumstances leading up to the baby being found, please call Crime Line at (806)-741-1000.

Additional information was not yet available at the time this article was written.

See LPD's statement below.

“The Lubbock Police Department is...