Airdrie RCMP seeking assistance to identify suspect in hit-and-run that injured 6-year-old

Airdrie RCMP are asking for assistance to identify and locate 2 suspects in a March 12 hit-and-run.

Airdrie RCMP are seeking public assistance to help identify and locate two suspects in a hit-and-run that injured a six-year-old child earlier this week .

On March 12, at 5:43 p.m., officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run on Cobblestone Boulevard involving a gold Acura SUV.

At the time, two children were shoveling snow off the sidewalk with their mother when one of the children was struck by the vehicle after it lost control and drove onto the sidewalk.

Police say the SUV also hit a tree before fleeing southbound on Cobblestone Boulevard.

Police say they believe two people were inside the vehicle, a female driver and a male passenger.

The female is described as between 16 and 20 years old, with medium-coloured skin. She was wearing a white toque.

Police believe the male is between 16 and 18 years old.

Officers say the child only received minor injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7267 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.