UPDATE — Dec. 5, 2018: The baby died in hospital after six days in critical condition.

EARLIER:

A 21-year-old woman has been arrested and released after a newborn baby girl was found in a dumpster in Mission.

RCMP confirm they are investigating after the baby was discovered outside a daycare on Prentis Avenue just east of Stave Lake Street in Mission.

"No charges have been laid at this time," said Mission RCMP Insp. Annette Fellner. "The baby remains in critical condition in hospital and since this is an active and ongoing investigation no further details will be released at this time."

Fellner wouldn't say what the relation of the woman who was arrested is to the girl.

Police say there is no risk to public safety and their investigation continues.

Police said the baby was found in a dumpster outside a daycare. (CBC)

With files from Jesse Johnston