TIFTON – A deceased fetus was found Thursday in a dumpster at a Tifton apartment complex after an ambulance responded to a possible miscarriage.

At approximately 6 a.m. Thursday, emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a call at Brookfield Mews Apartments regarding an unconscious female who was bleeding, the Tifton Police Department said in a release Thursday afternoon.

Upon arrival, EMS determined that the woman had suffered a miscarriage earlier, police said. She was immediately transported to Tift Regional Medical Center for treatment.

“During the response, a witness reported that the mother had earlier placed the fetus in a bag and placed that bag in a dumpster outside,” the police department’s statement said. “Tifton Police responded to the scene and recovered the deceased fetus. The remains were sent for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.”

At this time, no charges have been filed as the investigation is active and ongoing, police said. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results and conducting further interviews to determine the appropriate course of action.

The Tifton Police Department will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Tifton Police Department Detective Chris Knight at 229-382-3132. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800- 597-TIPS (8477) or by using the TiftonPD Tip411 mobile app.