File a Report

If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1

Skip the Wait and File Your Report Online!

For many non-emergency incidents, the fastest way to file a police report isn't a phone call - it's right here. The Redwood City Police Department's Online Crime Reporting System lets you file a report on your own schedule, 24 hours a day, without waiting on hold or for an officer to become available. Your information is transmitted securely, you receive a temporary case number immediately upon submission, and once approved, an official report is emailed to you at no cost. Before you begin, please review the eligibility criteria below to confirm your incident qualifies. As always, if you have an emergency, call 911.

Online Reporting

What Crimes Can I Report Online? Our Online Crime Reporting System allows you to report the following crimes, as well as supplements to an existing online report:

• Harassing Phone Call(s)

• Hit and Run

• Identity Theft & Fraud

• Lost Property

• Theft

• Theft from an unlocked Vehicle

• Vandalism/Graffiti

• Vehicle Tampering

• Crime Tip

PLEASE READ Prior to Filing a Report: Are you eligible to use the Online Crime Reporting System? You can, if your answer is “NO” to the following questions:

• Is this an Emergency? (if yes, call 911)

• Did your incident happen outside of Redwood City limits? (if yes, contact the agency where the incident occurred)

•  Do you know who the suspect is? (if yes, contact Dispatch to file the report (650) 780-7100)

• Did your incident happen on a state highway or freeway? (if yes, contact the California Highway Patrol)

Please note, all online reports are subject to review. You may be contacted if additional information or investigation is required. The report will be rejected if any of the questions above are a “yes”.