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Depending on the nature and circumstances, reports may be filed online, in person at our front desk, or with a police officer. Limited reports may qualify to be taken over the phone. Please answer the following questions so we may route you to the appropriate report option. If you have questions regarding your report, please contact our front desk at 949-644-3681.
Is this an emergency?
PLEASE CALL 911
If you are reporting a fire, medical emergency, or serious injury, please call 911.
Is this a crime in progress?
PLEASE CALL 911
If you are reporting a crime in progress NOW, please call 911.
Is there any possibility of immediate apprehension of the suspect(s)?
PLEASE CALL 911
If you are reporting a crime that just occurred where there is a possibility to immediately apprehend the suspect(s), please call 911.
Is there any physical evidence left at the scene?
PLEASE CALL OUR NON-EMERGENCY LINE
If you are reporting a crime where there is physical evidence left at the scene, please call our non-emergency line at 949-644-3717.
Did the incident occur on a state freeway?
PLEASE CALL CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
If you are reporting a crime that occurred on a state freeway, please call California Highway Patrol at 1-800-TELL-CHP (1-800-835-5247).
Did the incident occur within the city of Newport Beach?
If the location of the incident is unknown, but you live in Newport Beach, please select "Yes"PLEASE CALL APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
If you are reporting a crime that occurred outside the city of Newport Beach, please call the appropriate law enforcement agency for that city.
Which type of crime are you reporting?
If the crime type you are reporting is not listed above, you will need to meet with a police officer to make your report. Please call our non-emergency line for more information: 949-644-3717.
Does this check fraud incident involve a known suspect?
In order to provide the best possible service, we cannot accept check fraud reports involving a known suspect through our online reporting system. Instead, you have the following options:
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make a report over the phone.
- Please note that depending on the circumstances of your case, we may not be able to take your report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
To report a check fraud incident involving an unknown suspect, you have the following options:
- Click here to file your report online.
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make your report over the phone.
- Please note that depending on the circumstances of your case, we may not be able to take your report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
Does this credit card fraud incident involve a known suspect?
In order to provide the best possible service, we cannot accept credit card fraud reports involving a known suspect through our online reporting system. Instead, you have the following options:
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make a report over the phone.
- Please note that depending on the circumstances of your case, we may not be able to take your report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
To report a credit card fraud incident involving an unknown suspect, you have the following options:
- Click here to file your report online.
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make your report over the phone.
- Depending on the circumstances of your case, we may not be able to take your report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
Child Custody/Visitation Violation
Child custody/visitation violation reports are made to document your statement should you desire to take action. They will NOT be investigated as a crime by the Police Department, Sheriff's Department, or by the District Attorney's Office. To report a child custody/visitation court order violation, you have the following options:- Click here to file your report online.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
Does this harassing phone calls incident involve a known suspect?
In order to provide the best possible service, we cannot accept harassing phone call reports involving a known suspect through our online reporting system. Instead, you have the following options:
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make a report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
To report a harassing phone call incident involving an unknown suspect, you have the following options:
- Click here to file your report online.
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make your report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
Identity Theft
To report identity theft, you must come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
Lost Property
To report lost property, you have the following options:- Click here to file your report online.
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make your report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
Missing Persons
To report a missing person, you have the following options:- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make your report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
Suspicious Circumstances
To report an incident involving suspicious circumstances, you have the following options:- Click here to file your report online.
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make your report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
Does this theft incident involve a known suspect?
In order to provide the best possible service, we cannot accept theft reports involving a known suspect through our online reporting system. Instead, you have the following options:
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make a report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
To report a theft incident involving an unknown suspect, you have the following options:
- Click here to file your report online.
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make your report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
Was property taken from an unlocked or locked vehicle?
Property taken from a locked vehicle is classified as vehicle burglary. In order to provide the best possible service, we cannot accept vehicle burglary reports through our online reporting system. Instead, you will need to meet with a police officer to make your report. Please call our non-emergency line for more information: 949-644-3717.
Does this theft from vehicle incident involve a known suspect?
In order to provide the best possible service, we cannot accept theft from vehicle reports involving a known suspect through our online reporting system. Instead, you have the following options:
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make a report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
To report a theft from vehicle incident involving an unknown suspect, you have the following options:
- Click here to file your report online.
- Call our front desk at 949-644-3681 to make your report over the phone.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report.
Does this vandalism incident involve a known suspect?
In order to provide the best possible service, we cannot accept vandalism reports involving a known suspect through our online reporting system. Instead, you will need to meet with a police officer to make your report. Please call our non-emergency line for more information: 949-644-3717.
Did this vandalism incident involve a damaged property value greater than $400?
Vandalism involving a damaged property value greater than $400 is classified as felony vandalism. In order to provide the best possible service, we cannot accept felony vandalism reports through our online reporting system. Instead, you will need to meet with a police officer to make your report. Please call our non-emergency line for more information: 949-644-3717.
To report vandalism involving a damaged property value less than $400, you have the following options:
- Click here to file your report online.
- Call our non-emergency line at 949-644-3717 to meet with an officer to make your report.
Does this vehicle vandalism incident involve a known suspect?
In order to provide the best possible service, we cannot accept vehicle vandalism reports involving a known suspect through our online reporting system. Instead, you have the following options:
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report, including the vandalized vehicle.
- Call our non-emergency line at 949-644-3717 to meet with an officer to make your report.
Did this vehicle vandalism incident involve a damaged property value greater than $400?
Vehicle vandalism involving a damaged property value greater than $400 is classified as felony vehicle vandalism. In order to provide the best possible service, we cannot accept felony vehicle vandalism reports through our online reporting system. Instead, you have the following options:
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report, including the vandalized vehicle.
- Call our non-emergency line at 949-644-3717 to meet with an officer to make your report.
To report vehicle vandalism involving a damaged property value less than $400, you have the following options:
- Click here to file your report online.
- Come in person to our front desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Please bring government-issued identification and all information pertinent to the report, including the vandalized vehicle.
- Call our non-emergency line at 949-644-3717 to meet with an officer to make your report.
KNOWN SUSPECT
A suspect is considered a known suspect when you (or someone else) know:
- the person who committed the crime,
- where to find the person who committed the crime, or
- the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in.