Saturday, January 26, 2013: Incident at Clee Hall
On Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 3:20 am, the Bloomfield Township Police responded to an armed robbery of a local gas station near Bloomfield College. The suspects ran towards the Bloomfield College Quad area of the campus. The Township Police came to the campus to investigate. A check was made of the Quad area that included Schweitzer Hall and Clee Hall. The suspects were not found. The Township Police increase their patrols of Bloomfield College campus throughout January 26.
If you have any information or concerns, please contact the BC Office of Security at 973-748-9000, ext. 1366 or the BC Office of Student Affairs at 973-748-9000, ext. 1245.
Monday, November 5, 2012: Incident at NJ Transit Station in Bloomfield
On Friday, November 2, 2012, at approximately 10:45 pm, two Bloomfield College students were at the NJ Transit Train Station in Bloomfield located off of Glenwood Avenue. These students reported that they were approached by an individual who robbed them at gunpoint. The two Bloomfield College students are safe. This message is to alert the BC community about this incident and to use caution if using this train station.
If you have any information or concerns, please contact the BC Office of Security at 973-748-9000, ext. 1366 or the BC Office of Student Affairs at 973-748-9000, ext. 1245.
Sunday, September 23, 2012: Fire at 19 Austin Place
On Sunday, September 23, 2012 at approximately 5:05 pm, there was a small fire at Bloomfield College in the 19 Austin Place residence house. All residents were evacuated and no injuries occurred. The fire occurred in the window of Room 6. A portable fan unit that was positioned in the window overheated and caught fire. The Bloomfield Township Fire Department responded. The fire company extinguished the fire. There is minimal damage from the fire itself and from smoke.
The minor damage that occurred will be addressed early this week. Twelve residents of the building have been relocated to other vacant rooms on campus for precautionary measures and to allow the College to repair damages.
For additional details, please contact the Office of Student Affairs.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012: Altercation behind Clee Hall on Austin Place
A report was filed with the Office of Security that on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at approximately 1:00 am, there was an altercation behind Clee Hall on Austin Place. This altercation involved Bloomfield College students and individuals not associated with the College. During the altercation, an individual displayed a pistol. The pistol was not discharged. The altercation was verbal and no individuals were injured.
The individual with the pistol is described as an African American male, dark skin, about 5’ 7”, short hair, wearing Vans sneakers, denim shorts, baseball shirt, and Gucci ball cap. The color of the shirt and cap is not known. The known name of the individual at this time is Keon.
The Bloomfield Township Police have been notified. The Offices of Student Affairs and Security are investigating this incident and are cooperating with the Police. An update will be posted when additional information is obtained.
If you have information regarding this incident , please contact the Office of Security at 973-748-9000. Ext. 1366. All information will remain confidential.