Baby placed inside garbage chute in Staten Island recovered: Police
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A 1-year-old girl was discovered in a garbage chute in Staten Island following a 911 call. Police identified a 39-year-old man who allegedly placed the child in the chute. The circumstances around the incident remain unclear, including the man’s identity and motive. The child was rescued with a minor abrasion and taken to Staten Island University North Campus, where she is in stable condition. The man believed to be her uncle is in custody for questioning, but no charges have been filed yet as the investigation continues.
A 1-year-old girl was found in a garbage chute in Staten Island on July 21, prompting a police response after a 911 call.
Upon arrival, the New York Police Department officers learned that a 39-year-old man allegedly placed the child inside the building's garbage chute.
The child sustained a minor abrasion and was taken to Staten Island University North Campus, where she remains in stable condition.
The suspect, reportedly the child's uncle, has been taken into custody for questioning, though he has not yet been charged.
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