Houston police are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest wanted for questioning in the death of an infant found at 13114 South Post Oak Road about 4:25 a.m. on April 2.
Surveillance video of the person of interest, believed to be the infant’s mother, and an unknown white Cadillac vehicle is attached to this news release. She has not been charged at this time.
The cause of death of the female infant is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Wilson and Detectives G. Zavala, J. Jorsch and C. Bowling reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a request for assistance from Houston Fire Department paramedics regarding a deceased infant found at a gas station at the above address.
Further investigation and evidence from the scene indicated an unknown Hispanic female entered the gas station bathroom and left about 15 minutes later. Hours later, a customer went to use the restroom, found an infant in the bathroom and called 9-1-1.
HFD paramedics responded and attempted to provide medical assistance. However, it was determined the infant had been deceased for hours prior to being found.
Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the person of interest, the unknown white Cadillac vehicle, or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Update: SOA/JKS 7-31-23
VHS/SOA 4-3-23
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