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Serial robbers strike in Bensalem

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A couple of armed robbers who targeted a Somerton gas station mini-mart last month have been growing their territory, suburban police claim. The same two men allegedly knocked off gas stations three times, as well as a convenience store and a smoke shop in Bensalem.

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Detectives have released new, high-definition surveillance footage of the bandits in action. Bensalem police say that in each of the robberies, one suspect flashed a black handgun and demanded cash from a clerk.

All five Bensalem heists occurred between 6:30 and 8 p.m. The places and dates included 76 station, 2700 Knights Road, on Feb. 8 and 11; 7-Eleven, 3508 Street Road, on Feb. 22; Riggins gas station, 2030 Street Road, on Feb. 22; and Smokin Dudz, 527 Bristol Pike, on Feb. 25.

The Northeast robberies occurred at Sunoco A-Plus, 13000 Bustleton Ave., on Feb. 13 and 19. Philadelphia police described the gunman as white, in his early 20s, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 150 pounds with blue eyes. He wore a black hoodie, black mask and gray sweatpants.

Images released by Bensalem police show a second robber who is wearing a blue hoodie, dark mask, dark gloves and dark pants. The Bensalem Police Department is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the robbers. Call 215–633–3719 or use the “MyPD” smartphone app to leave a tip.

Video from the Northeast heists is available on the Philadelphia Police channel at YouTube.com. Call 215–686-TIPS or text to PPD TIP to report information about those cases. ••

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