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At 7:35 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, officers responded to a hit and run involving a pedestrian which occurred in Halifax at approximately 5 p.m. The pedestrian, a 21-year-old man, was crossing Main Avenue southbound in the crosswalk at the intersection with Dunbrack Street when he was struck. The driver of the vehicle stopped briefly and then left the scene. The victim was not seriously injured and sought medical treatment on his own following the incident. The vehicle that left the scene was described as a gray PT Cruiser (no plate info) being operated by an elderly white man. The vehicle was last seen travelling eastbound on Main Avenue. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 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 texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.