New clues have emerged after a baby boy was mysteriously found dumped outside a fire station just hours after he was born.
The abandoned newborn was found outside the front door of the South Tuggeranong ACT Fire & Rescue Station in Conder, south of Canberra, at about 7.20am on Thursday.
The baby, who was estimated to be less than 24 hours old, had no obvious signs of injury and was taken to hospital.
Emergency foster care arrangements have been put in place to ensure that the baby remains safe and cared for.
Police have released fresh details and gave an update on the newborn as they launched a public appeal to track down the infant's mother.
Following a tip-off from the public, police believe a blue SUV vehicle was seen outside the fire station before the baby was dropped off.
Investigators urge anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage of the fire station near Tharwa Drive and Drakeford Drive between 5am and 7.30am on Thursday to come forward.
'The baby is in good health and is being cared for at the hospital,' ACT Policing Detective Superintendent Alex Nicholson told reporters on Saturday.
The baby was found abandoned outside South Tuggeranong ACT Fire & Rescue Station (pictured) on Thursday morning
'We don't know how long the baby was there for; however, what I can say is the baby was left in a location where it could be cared for quickly.'
The main concern for detectives is for the mother's health and wellbeing.
'I urge the mother to seek medical assistance,' Supt Nicholson said.
'Please go to hospital, call an ambulance or call the police.'
Shocked firefighters on shift at the time made the discovery outside the station.
'I believe the crew became aware that there was a child outside when there was a contractor at the station who was undertaking some work on the station and they alerted the crew to the baby,' ACT Fire & Rescue Superintendent Chris White said.
'They brought the baby inside under advice of the ACTAS (ACT Ambulance Service) clinician, took care of the baby and called ACTAS, AFP and ACT Policing to come and assist.'
Locals who believe a friend or family member could be the mother are urged to encourage her to seek medical help as soon as possible.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers via the ACT website, quoting 8228819.
The incident has been regarded by authorities as rare for the nation's capital.
The ACT government has no plans to install American-style 'safe haven baby boxes' at fire stations, police stations or medical facilities.
Safe haven boxes are not used in Australia,' a spokesperson told The Region.
'Internationally, they are most frequently found in jurisdictions with much lower access to healthcare and wellbeing supports for people experiencing pregnancy. There is not an evidence base to support the efficacy of safe haven boxes in assisting families in crisis.
'As the ACT has a wide range of free healthcare and wellbeing supports for people experiencing pregnancy, safe haven boxes would not be an appropriate measure in our context.'