Police release video of Melrose hit-and-run

Police have released video that appears to show a driver backing his car into a woman before taking off. The incident occurred Aug. 19 on Jackson Avenue. Police say a 51-year-old woman was crossing

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Sep 2, 2015, 2:41 AM

Updated 3,153 days ago

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Police release video of Melrose hit-and-run
Police have released video that appears to show a driver backing his car into a woman before taking off.
The incident occurred Aug. 19 on Jackson Avenue. Police say a 51-year-old woman was crossing the street at around 10:30 a.m. when the car backed up and struck her, knocking her to the ground.
In the video, the driver appears to exit the vehicle and makes a phone call. He stands there for some time before getting back into the vehicle and leaving the scene.
Police describe the suspect as a black male who was last seen wearing brown cargo shorts, a gray tank top and white sneakers. He drives a gray Honda.


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