REWARD OFFERED IN FATAL HIT-AND-RUN OF BICYCLIST

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Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that killed a man in Pompano Beach.

Shortly after 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, BSO deputies in Pompano Beach responded to a report of an individual lying on the side of the road near a bicycle in the 1700 block of Northwest Sixth Avenue. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue also responded and pronounced the adult male victim, identified as Jacob Robinson, deceased on scene.

According to detectives, the bicycle appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. An autopsy by the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed that Robinson sustained injuries that were consistent with being struck by a vehicle.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the hit-and-run to contact BSO Traffic Homicide Detective Chandler Greetham at 954-321-4844 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App. If tipsters wish to remain anonymous, they can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can also dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States.

Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a Broward Crime Stoppers reward of up to $5,000.