According to spokesperson Amanda Funani, police were called out on Saturday by a motorist who informed them about an infant he saw along the N12.

The infant, whose hands and legs were bound, was found wearing grey trousers with a white vest and was covered with a cloth.

Preliminary investigation revealed the baby had bruises to his body.

No arrest has been effected at this stage, and investigation into the matter continues.

The police request anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigation, to contact Stilfontein Detective Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Johannes Mokgosi on 082 416 1303 or call South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number: 08600 10111.

Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via My SAPS App.

Statement supplied.