Lehigh Township Police are investigating the death of a 3-month-old infant Friday afternoon.

Police responded at 3:32 p.m. to Sharon's Day Care, 4358 Third St., Treichler's, for a medical emergency of a 3-month-old female child who was unresponsive and not breathing, according to a news release issued late Friday night by township police Chief Scott Fogel.

Police arrived with emergency medical personnel and assisted with lifesaving efforts.

The infant was transported to Palmerton Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The police department is investigating the death as suspicious, pending a full investigation.

The Pennsylvania State Police will be assisting with the investigation.

An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday.

Police are not releasing the family information at this time.