Bloomingdale Police Investigating Residential, Business Thefts

The is investigating two thefts of copper, one of a residence and one of a business, in the borough.

Police said they have responded to the two separate locations this month for reports of theft of copper pipes. According to police, both the locations are vacant and it appears as though the actor or actors entered the premises and cut the copper pipes from the baseboard heating system in multiple rooms.

Police said the number of copper thefts has increased lately and encouraged residents to contact the police department if they observe suspicious vehicles or people in what they believe to be unoccupied structures.

Attempted Residential Theft

On July 29, Ptl. Michael Fatzer responded to a residential alarm activated at a Glenwild Avenue residence at about 3:30 p.m. While it was later determined that nothing was stolen from the home, Fatzer observed signs of entry into the home and police believe an actor or actors had entered through a rear window.

Police believe that the actor or actors had left without stealing anything after the alarm was activated.

Det./Sgt. Steve Caputo is handling the investigation. Anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact police at 973-838-0158.