A crash was reported between a grey car and a pedestrian in Wimborne Road, near to the junction with Leslie Road, at around 5.20pm on Saturday, March 28.
It is alleged the driver of the car failed to stop at the scene.
The pedestrian, a man aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be serious.
Police are now hunting for the driver, and are urging them ‘to do the right thing’ and come forward.
Police Constable Beth Pharoah, of Bournemouth police, said: “We have been carrying out enquiries into this collision and I am keen to hear from any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, as well as anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage.
“I would also like to make a plea to the driver of the vehicle involved to please do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account of what happened.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260043849. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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