Baby Girl Found Abandoned in Stroller in Times Square

A 6-month-old baby girl was found abandoned in an overturned stroller in Times Square late Tuesday night, prompting an ongoing search by the NYPD for the child’s father.

Details of the Incident

According to police and witness accounts, the infant was discovered alone in her stroller near West 44th Street and Broadway at approximately 11 p.m. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The stroller had tipped over, and the father, who is believed to be homeless, walked away without assisting the child following an argument with the baby’s mother.

The baby was conscious and alert when found and was transported to Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital for evaluation, where she remains in stable condition.

Police Investigation

NYPD officers responded to a 911 call regarding possible child abuse shortly before locating the infant. Detectives have begun reviewing surveillance footage from the area and are showing the baby’s photo to local residents and vendors in an effort to identify and locate the father.

Authorities state they believe they know the identity of both parents and have been in contact with the mother. The father is being sought on suspicion of child abandonment and custodial interference.

Legal Context

Under New York State law, the Abandoned Infant Protection Act allows parents to legally surrender newborns up to 30 days traditional anonymously and without prosecution, provided the child is left in a safe location such as a hospital, police precinct, or firehouse. Since the child in this case is over 30 days old, the father does not qualify for protection under this law and should have contacted an Administration for Children’s Services Field Office instead.

The Administration for Children’s Services is expected to become involved in the case, and the child’s family circumstances will likely be reviewed before any determination is made regarding her return to her mother.

Community Reaction

Witnesses expressed shock and dismay at the incident. A local food vendor said he felt “sad, sad. It’s a baby,” noting he also has a 14-month-old child. A visitor from Atlanta pushing a double stroller called the act “very irresponsible” and speculated the father may be mentally unstable, particularly given the cold weather that night.

A mother of two who works for a sightseeing company said she was “ashamed” of the parent, adding, “People go through hell just to have one. That’s crazy. I’d never do that. Never.”

Ongoing Search

The NYPD’s investigation remains active, with no arrests made as of Wednesday morning. Police continue to analyze video evidence and follow leads in an effort to locate the father and ensure the child’s safety and well-being.