Police seek information, suspect vehicle in Oakville, Ont. hit and run

Halton police say they are seeking more information about a hit and run in Oakville last week that saw a pedestrian and his dog hit by an SUV.

Investigators are hoping to talk with witnesses and obtain video footage of the collision just after 5 p.m. Dec. 21 at the intersection of Taunton Road and Oak Park Boulevard.

“The vehicle did not stop at the scene and has not been located,” a Halton Regional Police Service spokesperson said in a release.

“The male suffered injuries that were treated in hospital and the dog was also injured and fled from the scene.”

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Police say the dog has since been located and returned to its owner.

The suspect was driving a white SUV and described as a man between the ages of 35 and 45 years with an unshaven beard.

Anyone with information can reach out to Halton police or Crime Stoppers.

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