Crime & Safety
Bensalem TD Bank Robbed
Police are investigating a bank robbery that happened Wednesday in Bensalem.
TD Bank at Byberry and Hulmeville Roads was robbed Wednesday evening.
A man gave a teller a note and fled with an undetermined amount of money, according to a PhillyBurbs report.
Bank robberies in Bucks and Montgomery counties are approaching a four-year high, according to a recent PhillyBurbs report.
The counties offer lots of bank branches in busy locations and easy access to major roads for a speedy getaway.
The FBI says the average bank heist was about $7,500 in 2011, the most recent year for which statistics are available.
Friday between 3-6 p.m. is among the most popular days/times for bank robberies, the FBI reports. Branch offices in a commercial district or shopping center are the most popular targets.
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