Indianapolis Police Investigate Abandoned Infant Discovery
Indianapolis police are investigating the discovery of an abandoned infant on the city's southeast side, near Thompson Road and Arlington Avenue. The incident was reported Monday evening when officers responded to a welfare check at a residence.
Indianapolis, IN, August 25, 2026 —
Indianapolis, IN – Authorities are currently investigating the discovery of an abandoned infant on the city’s southeast side. The incident came to light on Monday evening when Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were dispatched to a residence near the intersection of Thompson Road and Arlington Avenue to conduct a welfare check.
Details surrounding the discovery remain under investigation. Law enforcement officials have not yet released further information regarding the circumstances of the infant’s abandonment or the condition of the child.
The area where the infant was found is in a mixed-use section of the southeast side, with both residential and commercial properties. The welfare check that led to the discovery was initiated on Monday evening, though the specific time of the report was not immediately available.
As the investigation progresses, police are expected to provide updates. The IMPD has not disclosed whether any suspects have been identified or if any leads are being pursued at this early stage of the inquiry.
Further details will be reported as they become available.
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