Crime & Safety

Police Searching For Suspect In Bensalem Robbery

The unknown male robbed a Riggins Gas Station on Street Road at gunpoint on Friday, Nov. 26.

After displaying a handgun to an employee, he said "give me everything or I am going to shoot you".​
After displaying a handgun to an employee, he said "give me everything or I am going to shoot you".​ (Courtesy of the Bensalem Police Department)

BENSALEM, PA — Police from the Bensalem Police Department are currently searching for an unknown male subject who robbed a local gas station at gunpoint on Friday, Nov. 26.

The incident occurred at the Riggins Gas Station, located on 2030 Street Rd. The unknown male subject, who was wearing a black hooded jacket, gray hat, black mask, and gloves, entered the gas station at approximately 7:45 a.m.

He also had a large duffle bag around his shoulder.

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(Courtesy of the Bensalem Police Department)

After displaying a handgun to an employee, he said "give me everything or I am going to shoot you".

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He proceeded to collect cash from the cash register and under the store counter, as well as multiple packs of Newport cigarettes and E-cigarette/vaping products before leaving in a blue Nissan Maxima with tinted windows. The vehicle reportedly had damage on the front end near the hood and front bumper.

(Courtesy of the Bensalem Police Department)

Bensalem Police are asking anyone with information on this incident to contact them at 215-633-3719.

Those with information pertaining to the suspect can also leave an anonymous tip on the Bensalem Police Department's CrimeWatch website.

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