Bensalem Township Police File Charges in Walmart Rifle Theft

The Bensalem Township Police Department announced criminal charges have been filed against Jordan Pedigo (26-year-old from California), who was positively identified as the individual responsible for stealing a Winchester .308-caliber rifle from Walmart on October 16, 2026.

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Bensalem Township Police Department was contacted by the Bakersfield Police Department in California following Pedigo’s arrest. At the time of his arrest, Pedigo was found in possession of the stolen Winchester rifle, along with approximately 40 rounds of ammunition. Through their investigation, Bensalem Detectives were able to positively identify Pedigo as the individual responsible for the theft at Walmart.

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, Bensalem Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Pedigo, which was signed by Magisterial District Judge Joseph Falcone. Pedigo was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking (F2), Theft by Deception (F2), Receiving Stolen Property (F2), Persons Not to Possess a Firearm (F2), and Retail Theft (F3).

Any inquiries regarding the circumstances surrounding Pedigo’s arrest in Bakersfield, California, should be directed to the Bakersfield Police Department.