London, Ont., police finds red Honda Civic involved in hit and run

UPDATE: London police said Saturday afternoon the vehicle has been located and returned to the owner. 

The London Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 2006 red Honda Civic, plated CLAS796.

Police say the vehicle was involved in a hit and run, and has noticeable damage to the front passenger door.

The front driver’s window is also smashed out and the Honda symbol is missing from the hood, according to police.

They say the vehicle was last seen at 2:35 p.m. Saturday in the area of Dundas Street and Wavell Street.

Police provided an update Saturday evening around 8:15 p.m., and said during the course of the investigation, they learned a child was in the vehicle at the time of the collision.

Officials say the child has since been safely located, but the vehicle and driver are still outstanding.

Police say there is no risk to public safety.

A photo of the vehicle was not made available.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call 911, or the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).