Update: July 29 1:30.m.

Police have identified the cyclist as Montana W. Carver, 61, of the Salem area. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition at a local hospital.

Original story

Salem Police are asking for the public's help in locating two women allegedly involved in shoplifting followed by a hit-and-run crash with a bicyclist that closed a downtown parking lot late Saturday night.

Authorities responded to the T.J. Maxx and Rite Aid parking lot around 8:40 p.m. after witnesses called to report the crash.

After exiting the T.J. Maxx, two women allegedly fled in a car and struck a bicyclist in the parking lot, according to Lt. Debbie Aguilar with Salem Police

The bicyclist was taken to Salem Hospital with serious injuries, Aguilar said. There were updates Sunday on his condition.

The first suspect is described as around 6 feet tall with a medium build and a deep voice.

The second suspect is between 5 feet one inch and 5 feet three inches tall, Aguilar said.

The parking lot was blocked while police investigated. A bicycle, a backpack and other items of clothing were scattered on the lot.

Police are asking those with any information to call the Salem Police Department tip line at 503-588-8477.

The story will be updated when more information is available.

Virginia Barreda is the Breaking News Reporter with the Statesman Journal She can be reached at 503-399-6657 or at vbarreda@statesmanjournal.com.