Northern Ont. police investigate hit-and-run involving a child

Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. (Source: OPP/File Image)

Police in Thunder Bay are seeking the public's help in a hit-and-run case that left a child with minor injuries.

The incident took place Sept. 1 at 2:11 p.m. when the child was riding their bike near Highway 11-17 near Dawson Road in the city.

"The child sustained minor injuries," Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Thursday.

"The Thunder Bay OPP is seeking the public's assistance in locating the suspect and vehicle in question."

The suspect vehicle is a blue Ford pickup truck with a Tonneau cover that covered the truck bed. The Ontario licence plate starts with 'AN.'

The driver is believed to be a man, the OPP said.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).