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Baby Boy Found Unattended In Norristown Parking Lot

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (CBS) - A baby was discovered in the parking lot of a mental health center in Montgomery County Tuesday morning.

Authorities say at about 8:45 a.m., employees at the Central Montgomery County Mental Health Center on the 1100 block of Powell Street in Norristown discovered the little boy unattended in a stroller. A blue and red duffle bag was also nearby, which contained several baby items.

Police were notified and the Montgomery County Office of Children & Youth took the child, who is believed to be between six-months to a year old, into custody, according to officials.

Authorities say they have identified the mother of the child as Chrissie Williams of Philadelphia.

Anyone who knows her or has contact with her is asked to call the Norristown Police Department at 610-270-0977.

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