Longueuil, Quebec — Police in Longueuil are asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest captured on surveillance video in connection with a newborn baby found abandoned on a doorstep over the weekend.
The Service de police de l’agglomération de Longueuil (SPAL) released the footage on Tuesday, showing an individual walking down a sidewalk appearing to hold a baby in their arms.
“The person appears to be holding the child in their arms at the time of recording,” said Jacqueline Pierre, SPAL spokesperson. “This person may have crucial information that could help us assist the mother and/or father.”
According to police, around 11 p.m. on Sunday, someone rang the doorbell of a home on Bourgeoys Street and fled. The residents discovered a newborn wrapped in a blanket with the umbilical cord still attached and immediately called 911. Officers and paramedics arrived quickly, providing first aid before taking the infant to hospital, where he was reported to be in good health.
On Monday, Longueuil police began a door-to-door search for witnesses or security camera footage that could help identify the individual seen in the video. Investigators also conducted checks in Marguerite Bourgeoys Park, which was temporarily closed to the public.
At a press briefing, Pierre made a direct appeal to the parents.
“We understand that you are going through an extremely difficult time,” she said. “Our priority is your well-being — both physical and mental.”
She urged the mother who recently gave birth and the other parent to seek immediate medical attention, emphasizing the department’s compassion and concern for their health.
SPAL spokesperson Mélanie Mercille told Radio-Canada that the baby was born at 34 weeks, and that public tips helped guide investigators to potential leads.
Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the person in the video or has information about the case to contact Longueuil police.
