BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Three burglaries were reported in Bloomfield last week, including two on the same day, authorities say.
The Bloomfield Police Department released the following details about each incident:
April 11 – “Officers responded to Watchung Avenue after getting a report about a burglary and motor vehicle theft. A resident noticed his kitchen window and rear door were open. The key fob to his daughter’s vehicle was taken from a basket and the vehicle was also missing. The vehicle was entered as stolen. This incident is under investigation.”
April 11 – “Officers responded to 211 Grove Street (iStorage) after getting a report about a burglary. According to the complainant, his storage unit was burglarized sometime between Feb. 23 and April 11. The complainant noticed a hole cut into the wire roof of the unit. Several pairs of sneakers, watches, hats, clothing and kitchen appliances were missing from the unit. The items were valued at $20,000. This incident is under investigation.”
April 12 – “Officers responded to the area of Willard Avenue after getting a report about a burglary. A resident was woken up by his residential alarm. The resident then yelled from the top of his staircase and heard the suspects exit the residence. Upon further inspection, a side window to the residence was open. Officers viewed surveillance footage which shows a dark SUV in front of the residence during the time of the incident. It is believed the victim’s two vehicles were the targets of the incident. This incident is under investigation.”
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