Accident involving officer
The Bensalem Township Police Department is grateful to all of the citizens who expressed their concern for one of its officers who was involved in an accident on Galloway Road.
The officer was uninjured and was able to avoid crashing into another vehicle, which abruptly stopped to avoid striking a deer that suddenly emerged in the roadway.
Kohl’s retail theft
Bensalem Police are investigating a retail theft that occurred at Kohl’s, 2325 Street Road, on Nov. 12. At approximately 6:30 p.m., it was reported that an unknown white male entered the store and stole Nike sneakers, socks and jewelry valued at $187.99. The man fled without paying for the merchandise.
If you have any information regarding his identity, submit an anonymous tip online at bucks.crimewatchpa.com/bensalempd/ or call Bensalem Police at 215-633-3719.
Wanted for evading police
Bensalem Police have been going hog-wild trying to capture this pig for the past few weeks. His elusiveness has gone viral, with residents even feeding him.
BTPD asks that the next time you see him, put your social media post on hold, call Bensalem Police immediately at the non-emergency number 215-633-3719 and report his location. Police want to get a hold of him before he runs into the street and causes injury to himself or others.
Once taken into custody, he will be brought to a rescue, checked by a veterinarian and put up for adoption.
PAL Street Hockey Championship winners
The Bensalem Township Police Department congratulates the Bruins – light blue (Junior Division) and the Capitals – green (Senior Division) for winning the PAL Street Hockey Championship games on Nov. 13, at Community Park.
The department is grateful to all of the coaches for volunteering their time to help the Bensalem children over the past few months.