Crime & Safety

Victim Stabbed After Approaching Man Breaking into Cars, Police Say

The Bensalem Police Department has asked the public to help identify a man accused of stabbing another person in the abdomen.

According to the press release, a black man wearing a white with red pinstripes "Brooklyn" jersey, red pants, black sneakers and a black hat was seen breaking into cars in the area of Street Road and Mechanicsville road at approximately 7 p.m. Monday night.

When the victim approached the man, he stabbed the person in the abdomen and ran off, east through the Giant Shopping Center, police say. Video surveillance caught the man as he ran off, according to police.  

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The victim is still undergoing medical treatment and listed in stable condition at this time.  

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Bensalem Police Department at (215) 633-3719. 

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