Louisiana Motel Housekeepers Find Abandoned 1-Year-Old in Room

BATON ROUGE (KPEL) - Louisiana authorities are searching for the parents of a 1-year-old child who was seemingly abandoned at a motel in Baton Rouge.

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The Baton Rouge Police Department arrived at the American Inn Motel on Wednesday afternoon. The young boy's identity is still unknown.

WBRZ reports that housekeepers at the American Inn Motel told officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department that they found the boy around noon while cleaning rooms.

Police are still searching for the child's parents, and their identities are also unknown at this time.

This is an active investigation, and authorities ask that anyone with information contact (225) 398-2000.

The child is currently in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services.

If the child was intentionally abandoned, the parents or guardians could face Child Desertion.  Penalties for this misdemeanor offense can include fines up to $500, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.

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