Tri-State sheriff’s office searching for man it says hit, dragged toddler with vehicle

HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio (FOX19) - The Highland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man it says hit a toddler with a vehicle.

Nickolas Tillard, 31, of Hillsboro, is believed to have fled the scene of the incident on Jan. 5, the sheriff’s office says.

Tillard hit the 22-month-old with the vehicle, then proceeded to drag the child “a short distance,” according to Sheriff Donnie Barrera.

Tillard has a number of identifying tattoos:

If you have any information, you’re urged to contact the sheriff’s office at 937.393.1421.

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