Car Theft, Attempted Theft Reported In Bloomfield On Same Day

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A car theft and an attempted theft were reported in Bloomfield on the same day last week, authorities say.

The Bloomfield Police Department released the following details about the incidents, which were reported on Oct. 19:

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First Avenue – Officers responded to the area of First Avenue after getting a report about an attempted motor vehicle theft. The owner said he parked his work van overnight in a parking lot near his residence. After returning to the vehicle, he discovered that the passenger door handle was forced open and the ignition was damaged. A dashcam and bookbag were missing from the vehicle. This incident is under investigation.

Arlington Avenue – Officers responded to the area of Arlington Avenue after getting a report about a motor vehicle theft. The owner parked her vehicle in the guest parking lot of the apartment complex on Oct. 14. When she returned on Oct. 19, her car was missing. The vehicle – a gray 2025 Honda CRV – was logged as stolen. This incident is under investigation.

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