Police are investigating a hit and run involving a child.

Police say it was in Halifax on October 6 around 6pm, in the area of Punchbowl Drive and Highfield Street.

A child was crossing the street when they were hit by a silver or light grey Hyundai SUV.

Witnesses say the drive did not stop and left the area.

The child was not injured.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.