Partial remains of newborn found at Toronto's Heathrow Park

The partial remains of anewborn child have been found among debris in a water drain at Toronto's Heathrow Park.

A city worker called police at 9:22 a.m. regarding the discovery at the park near Jane Street and Wilson Avenue.

Police later confirmed that the remains were the lowerhalf of a child's body.

On Monday afternoon, Toronto police Det. Nick Nei told reporters that crews had cleaned out the drain on a previous occasion within the past two weeks.

A search continues for the rest of the remains.

Police saidcommunity members may recall seeing a pregnant woman, or parents with a child who is no longer present.

"Right now, we're just trying to connect everything together and get some answers," he said.

Nei said anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 31 Division at 416-808-3100.