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Offer of Baby on Craigslist Triggers Police Probe, Hoax Suspected

An AP newswire article, via SFGate.com, reports that:

A classified ad that offered a free baby boy on the Craigslist Web site was under investigation by police Friday although the posting was believed to be a hoax.

The ad was posted to the "free stuff" section of the site early Thursday alongside offers for free turkey dinners, a set of crutches and an electric stove.

The writer, who said he was in San Diego, claimed that his ex-girlfriend had the baby a few weeks ago.

"Now he just sits in my closet and cries," the ad stated. "I'm not too sure how to deal with it."

posted by Fergie @ 11/24/2006 01:39:00 PM