help from A lady left behind at birth discovered her biological dad through the assistance of ITV show Long Lost Family : Born Without Trace.
Sarah Meyer was abandoned in a staircase area of a Surrey parking lot in 2001 and is currently the youngest individual to look for a family member on the program, which is presented by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell .
Not long after being left behind, Sarah made an appearance on ITV's This Morning as an infant separated from her birth parents.
Known as the 'Baby in Pink' because of the pink towel she was swaddled in, Sarah appeared on the programme alongside Police Sergeant Wendy Whiting, the first officer to arrive at the scene where she was discovered.
Judy Finnegan who was co-hosting This Morning at that time with Richard Madely shared with viewers: 'They left this tiny newborn at a parking garage. The baby girl was only about an hour old and weighed merely 7 pounds.'
However, even with the widespread appeals made publicly, Sarah’s parents remained absent.
At just three months old, she was taken in by Jo and Pierre, a couple who were already parents to an adopted girl named Jess.
Twenty-four years after first appearing on screen, Sarah—now equipped with a degree in cybersecurity and residing in Northern Ireland with her partner—is set to return to television in tonight’s installment of *Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace*.
During the program, DNA matching helped her discover information about her biological parents.
“I want an explanation because there’s this emptiness…I deserve to understand my origins…knowing why I was left behind matters,” Sarah expresses in the episode as she revisits the parking lot where she had been discovered years ago.
When she was discovered, officers rushed baby Sarah directly to the medical center, where caregivers welcomed her with open arms.
“I got my first name, Caroline, from the nurse who took care of me, and Pembrooke comes from where I parked my car. It’s kind of like a hidden part of who I am—a piece of my past that means a lot to me. Even today, Caroline remains my middle name,” shares Sarah.
In this extract from a police exhibit, Sarah discovers a note addressed to the authorities ten days after she was discovered: "I'm begging you—take care of my precious daughter. She means everything to me, yet I’m unable to handle raising another child right now. To every officer who worked on this case, as well as everyone at the hospital and kind-hearted citizens who offered support—I truly appreciate your efforts."
The crew from *Long Lost Family* successfully located Sarah’s biological mother, who had been in her late teenage years when Sarah was born, though she chose not to be featured in the episode.
Sarah said: "I'm glad to know she's still alive and somewhere out there. This means she can reach out and visit me whenever she feels ready. That possibility will always remain… I’d like her to witness how I've built a fulfilling life, and understand that my feelings toward her aren’t rooted in anger."
Nevertheless, Sarah’s father was eager to see her. Unaware of her birth entirely, he pondered whether his deceased grandmother might have encountered her own granddaughter without realizing it, since she had worked at the same hospital ward where Sarah was brought after being rescued.
His identity remains hidden in the episode to safeguard the privacy of Sarah’s biological mother.
He says it has been difficult coming to terms with not knowing about Sarah and not being present for her, explaining that he 'was somewhat of a party guy back then' and that his interaction with Sarah’s biological mother was short-lived.
Nicky Campbell, co-host of Long Lost Family, informed Sarah's father about her adoption during their conversation. Upon seeing a photo of Sarah, he immediately recognized the family likeness they shared.
On Monday, Sarah made her return to *This Morning* to join the presenters for a segment. Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard An update following her meeting with her biological father.
Looking at a video clip of her 2001 TV show appearance, she remarked: 'It felt wild watching that once more and returning here... It's unbelievable how things have come around, especially since I managed to locate my biological parents.'
She mentioned that she had always been aware of her own history, explaining that her foster parents had shared video snippets and press clippings with her about what happened before.
“They responded to every question I asked,” she said. “That’s why I really appreciate them.”
Talking about why she decided to appear on *Long Lost Family*, Sarah explained that aside from seeking closure about her history, she also hoped to reach those who might be looking for her: 'I wanted to let whoever was searching know that I’ve built a happy life…to show them that I’m doing fine.'
Talking about her biological father, she said: 'It’s crazy how similar we are… The way he accepted me into his family was incredible.'
At the same time, Sarah emphasized once again that 'the door remains open' should her biological mother wish to make contact.
“I’ve had 24 years to come to terms with my own experience,” she explained. “She has only had such a brief period to make sense of hers, so I know this might take some time—and I’m willing to give her all the time she needs.”
"Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace" will be broadcast tonight at 9 PM on ITV1.
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