Bloomfield Sees 3 Robberies In 6 Days: Police

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Three robberies took place in Bloomfield within the space of six days last month, police say.

According to the Bloomfield Police Department, the following three incidents were reported in the township:

Aug. 15 – A reported carjacking occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. in front of a residence on Montgomery Street. The victim was closing the trunk of his 2017 Nissan Maxima, when he was approached from behind. The suspect described as a male in his 20s stated ‘Give me your keys.’ The victim handed over his keys to the suspect. The suspect then drove off in the victim’s vehicle.

Aug. 19 – A local store located at 26 First Avenue reported a robbery took place at approximately 8:45 p.m. The store cashier said that the suspect, a black male from 30 to 40-years-old who was wearing glasses, entered the store for change. The suspect allegedly re-entered the store ten minutes later and demanded money from the cashier while displaying a black handgun. The suspect fled the scene in an older model vehicle.

Aug. 20 - Police were dispatched at 5:09 p.m. to Bloomfield Avenue and Chester Avenue on a report of an attempted carjacking. The victim, a 43-year-old female, pulled over on North 16th Street to retrieve an item from the rear seat. When walking back to the driver side, a man came up from behind and pushed her away from the vehicle. The suspect went to enter the vehicle, when the victim grabbed the suspect, pulling him from the vehicle. The suspect then fled on foot. No injuries were reported.

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