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Manchester police investigate ‘suspicious death' of newborn baby found in pond

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office and Manchester police are investigating after a dead infant was discovered in Pine Island Pond

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New Hampshire authorities are investigating the “suspicious death” of an infant found in Pine Island Pond.

Authorities in New Hampshire are investigating the death of a newborn baby found in a Manchester pond.

Attorney General John Formella said the infant was found Thursday afternoon in Pine Island Pond. Manchester police responded around 4 p.m. to the report of a body in the water.

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Authorities referred to the death as "suspicious" and are asking the public to come forward with any information.

"Specifically, we are looking for information on anyone who may have witnessed someone discarding anything into the water at Pine Island Pond over the last 14 days," Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr said during a press conference Friday.

Marr added that police want to speak with anyone who has information about ice conditions at the pond, including parts of the water that were open, as well as photos or videos recorded in the area since March 14 to come forward.

"Any information regarding anyone who may have been pregnant over the last 14 days, who is no longer pregnant and does not have a newborn," Marr added.

He also said no information was known about the health of the child's mother.

"So in addition to ongoing suspicious death investigation into the baby's death, we're all concerned about the mother's health and well-being," Marr said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 603-716-7236. Tips can also be left anonymously by calling 603-624-4040.

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