The May Pen police are searching for the mother of a new-born baby girl who was found in an abandoned building in the community yesterday.

Reports are that passers-by saw an umbrella suspiciously perched on the premises and went to investigate. Upon checking, a new-born baby girl was seen lying under the umbrella. It is reported that the baby's umbilical cord appeared to be freshly cut and that ants were making their way to the infant's body.

The child was taken to the police station and later to the May Pen Hospital.

Investigations are ongoing.