Theft
09/30/2025-Officers responded to 554 Bloomfield Avenue (USMC
Recruiting Center) on report of a Bicycle Theft. A male left his bicycle
in front of the building while he went inside and when he returned he
noticed it was missing. The bicycle was valued at $200.00. This incident
is under investigation.
10/01/2025-Officers responded to 331 Broad Street (CVS) on report of
a Shoplifting. According to the store manager, the same group of high
school students took several Red Bull drinks and cosmetic items on three
separate occasions and left the store without paying. The items were
valued at $26.16. This incident is under investigation.
10/01/2025-Johnathan Chapel age 38 of Irvington, NJ. Officers
responded to 77 Bloomfield Avenue (Walgreen’s) on report of a
Shoplifting. According to the store manager, a male took four laundry
detergents and left the store without paying. The items were valued at
$43.96. Officers arrived and placed the suspect under arrest. The suspect
was transported to Bloomfield Police Headquarters to be processed
accordingly.
10/01/2025-Officers responded to the area of Montgomery Street on
report of a Theft. A resident provided surveillance video footage of a
male walking onto the front porch of the residence and taking a pair of
used Nike sneakers. The sneakers were valued at $300.00. This incident
is under investigation.
10/01/2025-Matthew Febus age 32 of Newark, NJ. Officers responded
to 77 Bloomfield Avenue (Advance Auto Parts) on report of a
Shoplifting. According to the complainant, a male took a car battery and
left the store without paying. The item was valued at $99.00. Officers
arrived and placed the suspect under arrest. The suspect was transported
to Bloomfield Police Headquarters to be processed accordingly.
10/01/2025-Officers responded to 574 Bloomfield Avenue (Six Points
Pub) on report of a Theft. According to the complainant, when he
arrived at work he observed two males syphoning used fryer oil from the
oil trap into a tank. The oil was valued at $100.00. This incident is under
investigation.
10/02/2025-Larry Clemmons age 64 of Newark, NJ and Wanda Ollie
age 49 of Bloomfield, NJ. Officers responded to 250 Glenwood
Avenue (CVS) on report of a Shoplifting. According to the store
manager, a male took two scented candles and left the store without
paying. The items were valued at $26.98. Officers were able to locate
the suspects nearby and placed them under arrest. The suspects were
transported to Bloomfield Police Headquarters to be processed
accordingly.
10/03/2025-Officers responded to 8 Franklin Street (Stop & Shop) on
report of a Bicycle Theft. A male left his e-bicycle outside while he
went inside the store and when he returned, he noticed it was missing.
The bicycle was valued at $400.00. This incident is under investigation.
10/04/2025-Officers responded to the area of Franklin Street on report
of a Theft of a Package. A resident provided surveillance video footage
of a male taking a package then walking into the elevator. The package
contained kids clothing and valued at $113.66. This incident is under
investigation.
10/05/2025-Officers responded to 8 Franklin Street (Stop & Shop) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to the Loss Prevention Officer, a
male attempted to exit the store with various grocery items without
paying. When approached, the male left the items and fled the area. The
items were valued at $93.00. This incident is under investigation.
10/05/2025-Officers responded to 10 Franklin Street (Children’s
Place) on report of a Shoplifting. According to the store manager, a
male filled a reusable bag with various clothing items and left the store
without paying. The items were valued at $600.00. This incident is
under investigation.
Motor Vehicle Theft
09/30/2025-Justin Armstrong age 34 of Newark, NJ. Officers
responded to 600 Bloomfield Avenue (Dollar General) on report of a
Shoplifting. When Officers arrived, the suspect fled on foot with the
proceeds and attempted to take control of a vehicle that was stopped in
traffic. Officers placed the suspect under arrest and transported him to
Bloomfield Police Headquarters to be processed accordingly.
09/30/2025-Officers responded to 2 Bloomfield Avenue (Chop Sticks)
on report of a Motor Vehicle Theft. The complainant left his vehicle
parked and running while he went inside the restaurant. When he
returned, the vehicle was missing. The vehicle, a white 2019 Jeep Grand
Cherokee, was entered as stolen. This incident is under investigation.
Burglary
10/01/2025-Officers responded to the area of Park Avenue on report of
an Attempted Burglary. The complainant left his apartment at
approximately 1:00p.m., and when he returned at 4:00p.m., he noticed
pry marks on the front door near the dead bolt. This incident is under
investigation.
These incidents are currently being investigated by Bloomfield Detectives. Due to
the on-going investigations, information will not be released at this time. The
information is released to the press at the discretion of the police department and
may not represent the total scope of police activity. All persons are presumed
innocent unless proven guilty.
