Crime & Safety
2 Target Thefts Under Investigation In Bensalem
Bensalem Police are investigating two retail thefts at the Rockhill Drive this month.
BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA —Bensalem Township Police are investigating two recent thefts at the Target on Rockhill Drive.
Bensalem Police said a retail theft and fraud took place on Sept. 19 at the Target on 800 Rockhill Dr.
Police said it was reported at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 that the victim's wallet was stolen from her purse while shopping earlier.
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The victim then began to receive alerts from the bank stating her stolen debit card was used at Target for multiple purchases totaling $1,700.
The suspects were described as a black man wearing a face mask and a black woman wearing a face mask.
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They fled the area in a gray sedan, possibly in a Kia Rio, police said.
Meanwhile, police are also investigating a retail theft at the same store on Sept. 3.
It was reported at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 that a woman entered the store and concealed numerous items into a stroller. The total value of the items was $704.64.
The woman fled the area in a silver sedan, police said.
Anyone with any information about their identities should submit an anonymous tip via CrimeWatch or contact Bensalem Police at 215-633-3719.
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