Crime & Safety

Bensalem Police Seeking Smokes Stealer

The man stole 11 carton of cigarettes, which were worth about $1,000, according to police.

The man stole 11 carton of cigarettes, which were worth about $1,000, according to police.
The man stole 11 carton of cigarettes, which were worth about $1,000, according to police. (Photo via Bensalem Police Department)

BENSALEM, PA — Police in Bensalem are asking for help catching a man they say stole more than $1,000 worth of cigarettes from a local convenience store.

The theft happened at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, at the 7-Eleven at 2511 Lincoln Hwy, according to police.

They say a man and woman walked into the store and the man stole 11 cartons of Newport cigarettes, which were worth about $1,000.

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Police on Wednesday shared a security photo of the man, who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and is believed to possibly be in his 30s.

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

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