Investigators with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office are actively searching for individuals responsible for abandoning a dead newborn on the side of a road in Monterey County, California. The infant was discovered early Saturday morning near a strawberry field, with the umbilical cord still attached. The community has responded by establishing a growing memorial for the child, highlighting the gravity of the incident. Authorities have identified a specific vehicle believed to be involved in the abandonment: a beige 2010 Mercury Milan with the license plate 6HCR883. Andres Rosas, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office, stated that detectives gathered significant information during their initial inquiry. This evidence, combined with data from the Flock camera system, allowed investigators to pinpoint the suspect vehicle with a high degree of confidence. However, officials noted that the investigation is complicated by the possibility that the suspect may not be the registered owner of the vehicle, making identification more challenging. The Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to review photographs of the vehicle and come forward with any information regarding its location or movement around the time of the incident. Rosas emphasized that even small details can be crucial to solving the case. The primary goal of the investigation is to locate and hold accountable those responsible for leaving the baby on the roadside. Currently, autopsy results for the newborn are pending. Consequently, it remains unknown whether the child was alive or stillborn at the time of abandonment. Investigators are working to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the child’s death and the actions of the perpetrators. The public is encouraged to contact the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office with any tips or information that may assist in identifying the suspects involved in this tragic event.