Crime & Safety
Motorcycle 'Hooligan' Taunted Bensalem Cops: Police
A video shared by police appears to show the dirt-bike rider photographing or video-recording police officers before taking off.
BENSALEM, PA — Police in Bensalem are asking for the public's help finding a motorcycle rider they say was endangering other residents.
In a news release Monday, Bensalem Police called the dirt-bike rider a "hooligan," saying he was "taunting police and putting your safety at risk on Bensalem streets."
"We have taken a zero tolerance stance on dangerous riding on public streets," police said in the release. "This continues to be a problem in many towns but we are working hard to keep you and your family safe from these riders. We need to curb this activity before someone gets hurt."
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Police said the dangerous activity happened in the area of Hulmeville Road and Village Green.
Police shared photos of the bike rider, as well as a video that appears to show him photographing or video-recording police officers on his cellphone before taking off.
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They're asking anyone with information to call Bensalem Police at 215-633-3719.
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