Virgin Islands mother caught driving with newborn...in purse

(CBS/AP) CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands - U.S. Virgin Islands police say a woman was driving with her newborn baby zipped up in her purse.

Police say the infant was discovered Tuesday when the woman driving a pickup truck was pulled over for a routine traffic stop. While asking for the St. Croix woman's license, the officer reported hearing a baby crying but did not see a baby seat in the vehicle.

The motorist then allegedly unzipped a purse sitting on the seat next to her and revealed a tiny newborn.

Police say the woman told them that the baby girl was born at home a week ago and had no prenatal care. She was apparently driving the infant to a doctor.

Authorities rushed the newborn to a hospital. The mother may face criminal charges. Her name and age were not disclosed.