Medina Alert issued as Denver police search for suspect driver in hit-and-run
Investigators said the Camry, with Colorado license plate DKSU20, was involved in a hit-and-run incident in the 2700 block of South Broadway.
The vehicle was last seen traveling southbound. Investigators said the vehicle has damage to the front passenger side.
Anyone who has information about the suspect driver or vehicle is asked to call the Denver Police Department at: 720-913-2000.
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