£20,000 Reward Offered to Identify Parents of three Abandoned Siblings in London
In a case that has baffled investigators for years, the Metropolitan Police are offering a £20,000 reward for details leading to the identification of the parents of three siblings found abandoned in London over an eight-year period. The declaration comes on the first anniversary of the revelation of the youngest child, Elsa, who was found on 18 January 2024.
Elsa, believed to be less than an hour old, was discovered by a dog walker at the junction of Greenway and High Street South in East Ham. She was wrapped in a towel inside a reusable shopping bag and kept warm by the passerby until help arrived. Police later revealed that Elsa had two siblings, harry and Roman, who were abandoned in similar circumstances in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
Despite reviewing over 450 hours of CCTV footage and conducting extensive DNA analysis, the parents of the three children remain unidentified. Detective Inspector Jamie Humm of the Met’s child abuse inquiry team stated, “We have serious concerns for the wellbeing of the parents, especially the mother, and are continuing to work closely with Newham Council and appeal for the public’s help for information.”
The investigation has revealed that the mother likely resided in the Plaistow or East Ham area over the past six years. Authorities believe someone in the community may have been aware of her pregnancies or had concerns for her welfare.
The three children, now healthy and well, were all found in freezing conditions. Harry was discovered wrapped in a white blanket in Balaam Street, Plaistow, in September 2017, while Roman was found in a play area off Roman Road, Newham, in January 2019. Both Harry and Roman have since been adopted, and elsa is reportedly “doing very well.”
The reward, offered by the self-reliant charity Crimestoppers, will expire on 18 April 2025. It is indeed only payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers, and a reward code must be requested.
Judge Carol Atkinson,who allowed the reporting of the siblings’ relationship,emphasized the importance of “openness of justice” in this case.Anyone with information is urged to contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
| Key Details | Information |
|————————————-|———————————————————————————|
| Reward Offered | £20,000 |
| Children Found | Elsa (2024), Harry (2017), Roman (2019) |
| Location of abandonment | East Ham, Plaistow, Newham |
| Reward Expiry Date | 18 April 2025 |
| Contact Information | Police: 101 | Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 or Crimestoppers-uk.org |
This case remains one of the most perplexing in recent memory, and authorities are hopeful that the reward will encourage someone to come forward with crucial information.
Interview: Uncovering the Mystery Behind the Abandoned Siblings in London
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In a case that has baffled investigators for years, the Metropolitan Police are offering a £20,000 reward for details leading to the identification of the parents of three siblings found abandoned in London over an eight-year period. The youngest child, elsa, was discovered in January 2024, joining her siblings Harry and Roman, who were abandoned in 2017 and 2019, respectively. To shed light on this complex case, we spoke with Dr. Emily Carter, a forensic psychologist and expert in child welfare and abandonment cases.
