Police investigate hit and run

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Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

Officers responded to a report of a collision between a motorist and a cyclist that occurred at approximately 4 p.m. in the 1400 block of Oxford Street in Halifax. The driver stopped briefly then left the area. The cyclist, a 14-year-old youth, was transported to hospital for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the vehicle is described as a white man in his 50s with a scar on the side of his neck. The vehicle is described as a blue Mazda or Subaru with British Columbia license plates.

Anyone who may have information in relation to this incident or video from the area is asked to call 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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