Crime Reporting

Online reporting cannot be accepted if the incident involves:

any theft, loss or property damage exceeding $5,000
personal violence such as assault, robbery, domestic violence
theft (or loss) of firearm, medication, or personal identification (for example: credit/debit cards, driver's licence)
theft of vehicle, license plate or utility trailer
hate motivated vandalism or hate motivated graffiti.

Call your local Sheriff detachment non-emergency line to report. If you would like to make an anonymous complaint, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Report these crime types online. Please select which crime type you are reporting: (required)

Damage or mischief to property (not from a collision)
Damage or mischief to vehicle (not from a collision)
Lost or found property
Theft under $5,000
Theft from vehicle
Retail theft - shoplifting or gas drive-off
Vehicle hit and run
Driving complaints
Parking offences
Animal calls

What to Report

It is important for the responding Sheriff to quickly spot the suspicious person or activity. You can help by providing details and creating a "word picture." Changeable details such as activity are important but may not be the same once the officer arrives. Permanent details are very important because they are difficult to change quickly.

When reporting a person, include:

Hair color
Facial hair
Religion
Age
Sex
Size
Scars
Tattoos
Disabilities

When reporting a vehicle, include:

Make
Model
Color
Body damage
Bumper stickers
Accessories
License plate number

When reporting suspicious activity:

Never endanger yourself!
Never confront suspicious activity!
Tell just what you saw!
Tell why it is suspicious!
Write it all down after you report it!

Crime Reporting

In an emergency CHAT WITH US DESCRITLY

Sheriff's online reporting system enables citizens to submit an online report, for certain crimes,

Note: A valid email address helps us connect directly to you not needed though we acknowledge and utilize discretion to keep your submissions safe and secure.

We strongly encourage you to be thorough and accurate when submitting the report. Remember: Submitting a false report is a crime.

Crimes You CAN Report Online

These types of incident reports CAN be reported online:

Assault

Arson

Citizen information report

Disturbance between neighbors not involving criminal acts

Failure to pay for services

Identity theft

Illegal dumping

Lost property

Mail theft

Property theft

Telephone harassment

Theft from vehicle

Vandalism

Bias Crimes

Burglary of business, apartment, or rental storage.

Domestic violence

Hit and run incidents (RCPD only)

Parental kidnapping

Residential burglary

Robbery

Sexual assault

Stolen vehicles (RCPD only)

Terrorist threats

Theft from person

Violation of protection orders

Violent crime

Vehicle collisions (RCPD only)

Workplace or school violence

Filling Out the Report

Once you start the report, you will have 30 minutes to complete it. Before you begin, make sure you have all the information you need to submit the report. The program will ask you about:

Please Note: If the victim is a BUSINESS, the person completing the on-line report needs to state IN THE NARRATIVE who they are and what relation they have to the victim business. ie, Owner, Manger, Employee, etc.

Yourself - The name of the person reporting the crime (victim identity)

Incident - What happened, when and where it happened and your detailed description of the event. You can also attach pictures/images to the report in this section.

Person - Describe the suspects and witnesses (optional). If known, height, weight, build, eye color, hair color, facial hair, and perceived age, race, gender.

Vehicle - Describe the vehicle(s) involved in the incident (optional). If known, include make, model, and license plate number (full or partial)

Property - What was lost, stolen, forged, or damaged. If possible, provide make, model, and serial number of any equipment.

Once you submit the report, you will receive an email confirmation with a tracking number. Sheriff’s personnel will review the incident within approximately ten business days. An official copy of the report and case number will be delivered to your email when it is approved. Reports are reviewed and assigned to detectives for follow-up based on investigative leads, severity of the crime, investigative staffing and the District Attorney's case filing guidelines. Please contact the Centralized Investigations Division at (916) 874-5041 if you have questions regarding your report. When calling, please have your report number available. Contact your local service center for additional information regarding the report or questions about submitting a report online.

Note: If you do not receive the tracking number within 15 minutes after you submit the report, check your junk mail or spam folder. You can also add CaSacramentoCountySD@coplogic.com to your trusted email list.

Ready to Submit Your Report?

Before filing your report online, you must answer the questions in the form below, then click submit.

You cannot submit your crime report online if you answer "yes" to any of the below questions.

If you still have questions, call 916-874-5115 or contact your local service center for additional assistance with submitting a report online.

Question Yes/No

Did the incident occur in Canada what province or territory..

Did someone receive medical treatment for an injury sustained as a result of this incident?

Did the crime involve the use or threat of a weapon (gun, knife, etc.)?

Was any physical evidence left at the scene?

If your crime was a theft, did someone enter your home, business, or locked garage without your permission?

Did the crime involve the theft of a motor vehicle or license plate?

Submit

To Add Missing Property to an Active Report

Use this link, if a theft or burglary report has been taken and you have not submitted a list of missing property to the Sheriff’s Office. When prompted, select Have Property Info to Enter and follow the online instructions.

Click HERE to open existing report.
Enter your original report number (i.e. 2020-12345)
Click the tab for the information you want to add.
Click Submit.

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