Locker Theft at L.A. Fitness; Home Invasion in Bloomfield Hills

A patron at the LA Fitness told police that someone stole his coat from an unlocked locker on March 21, Bloomfield Township police reports said.

The victim said the theft occurred sometime between 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The keys to the man's vehicle were inside the coat, but the vehicle was still in the parking lot when police arrived. Nothing was reported stolen and the owner towed the vehicle from the scene.

Home Invasion

A resident in the 1000 block of Arbor Court in Bloomfield Hills returned home after a weekend out of town on March 25 and found the front door smashed in, police reports said. Jewelry and other valuables were taken. A full inventory with a complete listing of items taken and there value is under way. Officers processed the crime scene and continue to investigate.

Identity Thefts

Officers from both departments continue to investigate new reports of fraud stemming from identity thefts, according to reports.

A resident in the 2000 block of Bridle in Bloomfield Township told police he received a package from Verizon Wireless containing an iPhone and a letter indicating he opened a new account on March 26. He did not open the account and learned from Verizon that it was generated online with his personal information. Authorities continue to investigate the source of the fraud.

An officer with the Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety responded to headquarters to take an identity theft report from a resident at about 4 p.m. March 27, reports said.

A resident from the 5000 block of Lahser Road reported that he found a reduction in his credit card spending limit because of an unexpected change in his credit rating, officials said. The man contacted a credit reporting bureau and learned a fraudulent card was opened in his name and had an outstanding balance of more than $10,000. The case remains under investigation.