Mother Of Infant Abandoned In West Charlotte Identified And Cited
UPDATE: CMPD says the mother of the female infant, 29-year-old Yaβkesha Patterson, has been given a citation for misdemeanor Child Neglect.
Officials say the child remains in DSS custody.
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UPDATE: Police say the mother of the infant who was reportedly abandoned in west Charlotte has come forward. Β The Department of Social Services and CMPD are currently investigating the case.
The mother and the man who originally called 911 are reporting conflicting stories, according to a news release. Β However, police believe both the man and woman are known to one another. Β The child remains in DSS custody. Β Check back for updates.
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Original Story:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police need help identifying an infant who was abandoned by a woman at a west Charlotte apartment complex.
Investigators say they received a call just before 7am Friday morning in reference to an abandoned infant.
The male caller told officers he met a woman and her infant Thursday evening around 9pm while walking through the Lakewood Manor complex on Watson Drive. Β The woman reportedly asked the man to watch the baby for a while and then never returned.
The woman, who police say could possibly be the mother of the child, is described as a young, dark skinned black female, approximately 170-180lbs and was last seen wearing shorts and a tank top.
The infant is a female, possibly 6-8 months old and was left wearing a red plaid outfit. Β Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 911.
