On Christmas morning, a shocking discovery was made in Adams County, Colorado. A tiny one-month-old baby was found abandoned in the median of a road near 7490 Pecos Street. The infant was left strapped in a car seat wearing nothing but a diaper.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office shared that they got a 911 call around 9:30 a.m. from someone who had come across the baby. Authorities quickly rushed to the scene and began their investigation.
The sheriff’s office expressed their concerns about the baby’s safety and made a plea to the public for help. “We hope someone recognizes the car seat or has information about this baby and their family,” they said. “Our goal is to reunite him with loved ones and hold whoever abandoned him accountable.”
The baby was taken to Children’s Hospital Colorado, where a social worker is keeping a close watch. Thankfully, the infant didn’t show any visible injuries, but doctors are observing him as a precaution. Authorities are still unsure how long he had been left out in the cold.
By late afternoon, the sheriff’s department shared an update, thanking the community for helping them track down the baby’s family. “Our investigators have been in contact with the infant’s family and are continuing to look into what happened. If necessary, we will press criminal charges,” they announced.
Later that evening, around 8:30 p.m., the case took another turn. Investigators arrested the baby’s parents, Jarvis Sims and Christina Thurman. Both are now facing felony child abuse charges related to the heartbreaking incident.
This shocking story has left many in the community heartbroken and outraged, especially on a day meant for joy and togetherness. Authorities are continuing their investigation to ensure justice is served and the baby receives the care and protection he needs.