Police are working with international agencies in the search for the suspect who allegedly threw hot coffee on a nine-month-old at a park in Brisbane.
The baby boy has since returned home from hospital after he was scalded at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner about midday on August 27 but the man remains missing.
Today, police confirmed they are now looking overseas.
“Detectives are continuing to investigate the matter and are working with interstate and international partner agencies to progress the investigation,” a police spokesperson said.
“An update to media will be provided on Monday.”
The nine-month-old and his mother were having a picnic at the park when they were allegedly confronted by a stranger.
An off-duty nurse heard the mother’s screams and came to her aid and took her to her home for a shower.
Police alleged a man “approached them and poured a hot liquid onto the child, before leaving the scene”.
He had travelled to Tarragindi and changed his clothes outside a church. He then caught a rideshare car into central Brisbane, before moving onto Caxton Street.
The man is described as in his 30s or 40s and of a proportionate build with tanned skin.
He was wearing a black hat, glasses, a shirt and shorts at the time.
Meanwhile, the nine-month-old baby is back at home with his family after undergoing three surgeries for burns to his face, arms and legs.
Speaking to 9News last week, his mother fears he may need skin grafts and laser.
“It’s torture and I’m supposed to be his protector and I couldn’t protect him,” she said.
“I’m just having flashbacks all the time about what happened.
“I don’t know who would think that is okay to harm a little, innocent baby.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
