BLOOMFIELD, NJ— With the influx of online orders being delivered to doorsteps all across Bloomfield, the number of package theft cases is increasing as well. In the past week, the Bloomfield Police Department investigated four instances of packages being delivered and subsequently stolen from addresses around town. On 09/04/2024, BPD Officers responded to the 200 block of Bloomfield Avenue on a reported package theft. The complainant received a notification from FedEx on 09/04/2024 at 12:57p.m. that a package was delivered. When the complainant went to retrieve the package at 6:00p.m., it was missing. The package contained a computer monitor valued at $225.00. On 09/05/2024, BPD officers responded to the area of Byrd Avenue on report of a package theft. According to surveillance video, a black Honda was parked in the parking lot near the residence. A male who was waiting in the vehicle then took the package once it was delivered. The package contained a Samsung cell phone valued at $1,700.00. On 09/06/2024 officers once again responded to the 200 block of Bloomfield Avenue on a report of a package theft. A resident received a FedEx notification. The package contained a beauty item valued at $129.00. Also on 09/06/2024, officers responded to the 100 block of Belleville Avenue on a report of a package theft. According to surveillance video, three packages were taken by a male driving a U-Haul truck. The packages contained miscellaneous items valued at $417.00. All cases are under investigation. The Bloomfield Police Department has made the following suggestions for anyone expecting to receive a delivery to their home or business in Bloomfield;
Arrange for delivery when you expect to be home.
Install a camera system to help identify thieves…