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Police request the public’s assistance in a hit and run investigation
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the driver involved in a hit and run that occurred in Bedford last month.
On January 28 at approximately 8:20 p.m. police responded to a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in the area of Lodge Drive and Bedford Highway. Upon arrival, officers located a youth laying on the ground but conscious. The youth was transported to the hospital for treatment of what were believed to be serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The vehicle involved is described as a white SUV, possibly a Mazda CX-5.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or video from the area is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
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