Crime & Safety

Police: Four Men Attack and Rob Bloomfield Resident

Police say man was repeatedly punched and kicked during night time attack on Belleville Avenue.

A 44-year-old Bloomfield man was reportedly jumped and robbed by four men at approximately 9:35 p.m. Friday near the apartment complex at 249 Belleville Ave. 

The victim described all of his attackers as black males between ages 20 and 25, approximately 5’8”- 5’9” tall and ranging in weight from 160 and 170 lbs. The four men approached the victim on Belleville Avenue and punched and kicked him before throwing him to the ground, police sid. 

While the victim was lying on the ground, the suspects reportedly removed $20 in cash and an ID card from his pocket and took a tan watch from his wrist. The men reportedly fled on foot west on Belleville Avenue.

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The victim reported the robbery to police. Bloomfield EMS provided first aid at police headquarters and he was transported to a local hospital for further treatment for a black eye and scratches on his face.       


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