Investigation underway in Fontana after fetus found by employees of local business

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Friday, September 25, 2020
Fontana police investigating after fetus found by employees
Fontana police responded on Friday morning to reports of a fetus located in the area.

FONTANA, Calif. (KABC) -- Fontana police responded on Friday morning to reports of a fetus located in the area.

Shortly after 7:30 a.m., officers responded to the area of Sierra Avenue and Valley Boulevard after employees of a local business called about the incident, according to the Fontana Police Department.

An investigation is currently underway and authorities say "all parties involved" are cooperating with detectives.

Additional details about where the fetus was found and who left it there were not immediately available.

California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law provides immunity from prosecution for mothers or persons in lawful custody of newborns who surrender those children to a designated "safe-surrender site" within 72 hours.

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