A newborn was found dead inside the bathroom of a Cuban food restaurant in New York this Monday.
The unfortunate discovery took place just before 10 a.m. at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine, located on Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan, according to U.S. media.
The detectives believe that a woman gave birth in the bathroom of the establishment at some point during the night on Sunday, but the body of the child was not discovered until Monday morning when an employee was about to open the restaurant, which has a scheduled opening time of 10:30 a.m.
The police responded to a 911 call and upon arrival found the baby unconscious and unresponsive.
The forensic doctor will determine the cause of death.
The age and sex of the newborn have not been disclosed.
The authorities are reviewing the cameras in the area to determine who was in the restaurant during the time frame in which the incident is believed to have occurred.
So far, no arrests have been made and no other details about what happened have been disclosed.
A woman who identified herself as the assistant manager of Sophie's said that the police allowed the restaurant to remain open.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Founded in 1997, Sophie's Cuban Cuisine is recognized for offering authentic Cuban food.
With several locations in New York, it is famous for selling classic Cuban sandwiches, ropa vieja, rice and beans, and other dishes that evoke the flavors of Cuba.
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