A 22-year-old woman handed herself over to Humewood SAPS in Port Elizabeth on Sunday night, in connection with a newborn baby that was found dead in a bin in Summerstrand.
Spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says according to their information a vagrant was rummaging in a bin at the corners of Beach Road and second avenue when he saw a naked baby inside.
She says the dead infant's umbilical cord was still attached.
Police urged anyone who could assist in tracing the mother to come forward, however, she handed herself over at 10 pm on Sunday night.
Police are investigating a case of concealment of birth.
The woman is expected to appear in court soon.
