Handicap Scooter Stolen From Supermarket In Bloomfield: Police

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Someone stole an electric handicap scooter from the Stop & Shop supermarket on Franklin Avenue in Bloomfield, authorities recently reported.

According to the Bloomfield Police Department, a loss prevention officer at the Stop & Shop responded to police headquarters on Oct. 7 to report a theft.

The employee told police that he believes the theft took place “on or around” Wednesday, Sept. 25. The scooter is valued at $1,500, authorities said.

No additional information was immediately available.

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