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Help needed to find hit-and-run driver who injured 17-year-old bicyclist in Simi Valley

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Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating the suspect wanted in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred in Simi Valley on Monday. 

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The victim's mangled bike following the hit-and-run.

The driver of a red, four-door Jeep Wrangler struck a bicyclist at around 3: 30 p.m. while in a parking lot on 1464 Madera Road before driving away from the scene. 

They were last seen driving northbound on Madera Rd. towards Bonita Drive.

The bicyclist, a teenage girl reportedly on her way to work, sustained minor injuries from the incident, now classified as a felony hit-and-run by Simi Valley Police Department investigators. 

According to SVPD, the driver, a White female in her 30s or 40s with brown hair was behind the wheel of the Jeep. She was wearing a blue spaghetti-strap top at the time and is considered to be of thin build. 

The Jeep, which sports a black hardtop, also has an inoperable taillight on the rear passenger's side. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Officer Royce at (805) 583-6950.

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Simi Valley Police Department
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