Theft
02/02/2026-Samad Bishop age 31 of Newark NJ. Officers responded
to 60 Orange Street (Home Depot) on report of a Shoplifting.
According to the Loss Prevention Officer, a male took multiple packs of
batteries and a heat gun then attempted to leave the store without paying.
The items were valued at $574.08. The suspect was apprehended by the
Loss Prevention Officer. Officers arrived and placed the suspect under
arrest. The suspect was transported to Bloomfield Police Headquarters to
be processed accordingly.
02/05/2026-Officers responded to 8-12 Franklin Street (Marshall’s) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to the Loss Prevention Officer, a
male took sneakers and two hats then left the store without paying. The
items were valued at $127.97. This incident is under investigation.
02/05/2026-Officers responded to the 100 block of Newark Avenue on
report of a Theft. According to a resident, the home health aide went
upstairs to use the bathroom. About one hour later, the resident found
her safe open and five rings and a gold bracelet were missing. The items
were valued at $25,000.00. This incident is under investigation.
02/06/2026-Officers responded to 250 Glenwood Avenue (CVS) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to the Loss Prevention Officer, a
female took hair, dental and beauty products then left the store without
paying. The items were valued at $315.42. This incident is under
investigation.
02/07/2026-Officers responded to 135 Bloomfield Avenue (Staples) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to the Loss Prevention Officer, a
male took cookies and coffee and left the store without paying. The
items were valued at $139.50. This incident is under investigation.
02/07/2026-David Graham age 55 of Newark NJ. Officers responded
to 8-12 Franklin Street (Marshall’s) on report of a Shoplifting.
According to the Loss Prevention Officer, a male took several pairs of
sneakers and attempted to leave the store without paying. The items
were valued at $445.46. Officers arrived and placed the suspect under
arrest. The suspect was transported to Bloomfield Police Headquarters to
be processed accordingly.
02/07/2026-Officers responded to 17 Belleville Avenue (Walgreens) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to the Loss Prevention Officer, a
female took grocery and beauty items then left the store without paying.
The items were valued at $200.00. This incident is under investigation.
02/08/2026-Edward Ward age 59 of East Orange NJ. Officers
responded to 122 Bloomfield Avenue (7-Eleven) on report of a
Shoplifting. According to the complainant, a male concealed a cake and
pastry then attempted to leave the store without paying. The items were
valued at $3.29. The suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest.
The suspect was transported to Bloomfield Police Headquarters to be
processed accordingly.
Motor Vehicle Theft
02/08/2026-Officers responded to 222 Bloomfield Avenue (Pizza Hut)
on report of a Motor Vehicle Theft. A resident went inside the
restaurant to pick up food and when he returned he noticed his vehicle
was missing. The vehicle was left unlocked and running. The vehicle,
a black 2018 BMW X3, was entered as stolen. 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.
