Serial Burglar Sentenced to 15 Years for Garage Invasion and Motorcycle Theft

A local man with a history of theft is heading to state prison following a sentencing hearing this week in Midland County Circuit Court. On Thursday, 34-year-old Nicholas Bloom stood before Judge Michael Beale to face consequences for a severe residential burglary that occurred late last year.

The Homer Township Garage Invasion

The sentencing stems from a crime committed in October 2025. According to investigators from the Midland County Sheriff’s Department, Bloom forcefully broke into a residential garage located in Homer Township. During the break-in, Bloom reportedly caused significant property damage to the structure.

Once inside, Bloom stole a motorcycle valued at approximately $4,000. Despite a lengthy investigation, law enforcement officials stated that the stolen motorcycle was fenced and never recovered by authorities.

The Sentencing

Bloom, who had previously pleaded "no contest" to the charges, was facing multiple felony counts. Addressing the court prior to sentencing, Bloom attempted to highlight his recent six months of sobriety, stating, "I’m doing everything I can to be better." However, court records indicate he was denied entry into an intensive probation program.

Judge Beale handed down a strict sentence. For the felony charge of second-degree home invasion, Bloom was sentenced to serve between 29 months and 15 years in prison. Concurrently, he was sentenced to 13 months to five years for felony larceny of property valued between $1,000 and $20,000.

As part of a plea agreement regarding the garage invasion, prosecutors agreed to dismiss several additional charges, including unlawfully driving away a vehicle, breaking and entering a building with intent, and malicious destruction of property. Bloom also has a documented history of commercial retail fraud stemming from multiple incidents at a local Walmart in July 2025.

Protecting High-Value Garage Assets

This case highlights the vulnerability of attached and detached residential garages, which often house high-value, highly portable assets like motorcycles, ATVs, and expensive power tools. Homeowners should take the following precautions:

• Layered Security: Do not rely solely on the overhead garage door. Ensure all exterior entry doors to the garage are solid core and equipped with commercial-grade deadbolts. Keep windows covered or frosted to prevent burglars from casing the interior.
• Physical Anchors: A closed garage door is not a sufficient deterrent for a dedicated thief. Motorcycles, ATVs, and high-end bicycles should be physically secured to a heavy-duty masonry anchor bolted directly into the garage's concrete floor using a thick security chain and cut-resistant padlock.
• Motion-Activated Alarms: Install a standalone, motion-activated alarm siren inside the garage. The sudden, deafening noise is often enough to send an intruder fleeing before they can hot-wire or load a vehicle.