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WATCH: Do You Know This Man? Bensalem Police are Looking for Him
Bensalem Police are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect involved in an attempted burglary at the First Stop Tobacco Shop on Tuesday morning.
Bensalem Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in an attempted burglary at the First Stop Tobacco Shop on Tuesday morning. Officials have released surveillance video from the incident.
According to police, a man attempted to pry two rear doors at the 1606 Street Rd shop.
“The actor then smashed the side window with a hammer in an attempt to steal the cash register. He was unable to gain entry due to the metal grates behind the window. The actor appears to have sustained a laceration to his right forearm from reaching through the broken glass,” police said.
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The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s with brown hair. He was wearing a hat, gray t-shirt, dark shorts and brown sneakers.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the man should contact Detective Greg Jackson at the Bensalem Police (215) 633-3671 or email tips@bensalem-township.org. The anonymous tip line is 215-633-3660.
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