Video, Photo Of Bensalem Car Thief Released

BENSALEM, PA — Police in Bensalem have released a photo and video of a man they say stole a car at a local hotel, then fraudulently used a debit card that was inside.

The theft happened March 3 at the Holiday Inn at 3327 Street Rd.

According to police, the man entered the hotel's back entrance and went to the bar area, where he took the victim's car keys then left the building. He then drove away in the victim's blue, 2018 Hyundai Elantra, police say.

On Wednesday, police say the same man is believed to have used a debit card that was inside the car to make several fraudulent purchases. They shared video of him using the card at a local store.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to call police at 215-633-3719.