Theft
07/06/2026-Officers responded to the 100 block of Bloomfield Avenue
on report of a Package Theft. A resident received a notification that a
package was delivered by FedEx, however, when she went to retrieve it,
it was missing. The package contained beauty products valued at
$100.00. This incident is under investigation.
07/06/2026-The Loss Prevention Officer responded to Bloomfield Police
Headquarters to report a Shoplifting that occurred at 8-12 Franklin
Street (Marshalls). According to the Loss Prevention Officer, a female
took two pairs of shoes then left the store without paying. The items
were valued at $119.98. This incident is under investigation.
07/06/2026-Stephen Salmonsen age 40 of Bloomfield NJ. Officers
responded to 60 Orange Street (Home Depot) on report of a
Shoplifting. A male took various items then left the store without
paying. The items were valued at $182.51. Officers were able to locate
the suspect nearby and placed him under arrest. The suspect was
transported to Bloomfield Police Headquarters to be processed
accordingly.
07/7/2026-Officers responded to 122 Bloomfield Avenue (7-Eleven) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to a store employee, a male took a
phone charger then left the store without paying. The item was valued at
$19.99. This incident is under investigation.
07/08/2026-Officers responded to 17 Belleville Avenue (Walgreens) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to a store employee, a male took
several pain medications from the shelf then left the store without
paying. The items were valued at $1096.54. This incident is under
investigation.
07/08/2026-Officers responded to 8-12 Franklin Street (Marshalls) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to the Loss Prevention Officer, a
male concealed sneakers and socks in a bag then left the store without
paying. The items were valued at $146.79. This incident is under
investigation.
07/09/2026-Officers responded to 250 Glenwood Avenue (CVS) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to a store employee, a male took
several feminine products then left the store without paying. The items
were valued at $208.98. This incident is under investigation.
07/09/2026-Officers responded to 77 Bloomfield Avenue (Walgreens)
on report of a Shoplifting. According to a store employee, a male took
two boxes of diapers then left the store without paying. The items were
valued at $75.98. This incident is under investigation.
07/10/2026-Officers responded to 35 Lackawanna Plaza (Buy-Rite) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to a store employee, a male took a
bottle of Crown Royal then left the store without paying. The item was
valued at $45.99. This incident is under investigation.
07/10/2026-Officers responded to 135 Bloomfield Avenue (Staples) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to store employee, a male took a
bottle of Lysol wipes then left the store without paying. The item was
valued at $8.70. This incident is under investigation.
07/11/2026-Officers responded to the area of JFK Drive and Dodd
Street on report of a Theft from Auto. A resident parked his vehicle on
the street overnight and when he returned the following morning, he
noticed his passenger side window was smashed. A tool box and jump
box were missing from the vehicle. This incident is under investigation.
07/11/2026-Officers responded to 357 Broad Street (Quick Chek) on
report of a Theft. A resident placed her phone down inside the store then
left the store without it. When she went back to the store to retrieve it, it
was missing. This incident is under investigation.
07/11/2026-Antwan Reeves age 35 of Newark NJ. Officers responded
to 135 Bloomfield Avenue (Dollar Tree) on report of a Shoplifting.
According to store employee, a male placed several items in his pockets
then left the store without paying. The items were valued at $6.50.
Officers were able to locate the suspect nearby and placed him under
arrest. The suspect was transported to Bloomfield Police Headquarters to
be processed accordingly.
07/12/2026-Officers responded to 8-12 Franklin Street (Marshalls) on
report of a Shoplifting. According to the Loss Prevention Officer, a
male concealed four pairs of shoes in a tote bag then left the store
without paying. The items were valued at $399.96. This incident is
under investigation.
Motor Vehicle Theft
07/06/2026-Officers responded to 12 Arlington Avenue (99 Cent
Depot) on report of a Motor Vehicle Theft. The complainant parked his
company van in the parking lot overnight and when he returned the
following morning, it was missing. The vehicle, a white 2007 Ford
Econoline, was entered as stolen. This incident is under investigation.
07/06/2026-A resident responded to Bloomfield Police Headquarters on
report of a Motor Vehicle Theft from the area of Belleville Avenue.
The resident parked her vehicle in the building parking lot and when she
returned, it was missing. The vehicle, a 2019 Kia Sorrento, was entered
as stolen. This incident is under investigation.
07/10/2026-Officers responded to the 100 block of Berkeley Avenue
on report of a Motor Vehicle Theft. A resident received a notification
that his credit card was used and when he went to his vehicle to get his
wallet he noticed his vehicle was missing. The vehicle, a silver 2017 Kia
Optima, 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.
