News Identity released: Missing persons report filed for mother of abandoned baby found in SW Houston

[KPRC2]

A missing persons report has been filed for the mother of a baby boy who was found alone, and wearing nothing but a diaper, at a southwest Houston apartment complex Tuesday.

The mother has been identified as Dana McGowan, 33.

She was possibly wearing a black tank top and black leggings the time she was last seen.

Houston police said residents have reported seeing McGowan in the area of the 10300 block of S. Wilcrest in recent days.

Anyone with information on McGowan’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Houston Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 832-394-1840.

UPDATE #2: Detectives have learned the identity of the mother of the abandoned baby.

Dana McGowan, 33, was reported missing today (July 7) by family members unable to reach her.

Residents have reported seeing Ms. McGowan in the area of 10300 S. Wilcrest in recent days. 1/2 https://t.co/OWnfPziGh0 pic.twitter.com/8kGmmPiynp

— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 7, 2022

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