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Crime
If this is an emergency, or a crime in progress, please call 911.
Domestic abuse
If you’ve been the victim of domestic abuse, or are concerned for someone who is, you can report this to us online here.
Road traffic incident
If you’ve seen a problem or been involved in an incident on the roads, report it here using our quick and simple online tool.
Missing person
Fraud
To report fraud in the USA, the primary resource is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov for online or cyber-related fraud. Additionally, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has resources for reporting fraud, especially against the federal government.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
- General Fraud: For most types of fraud, scams, or bad business practices, report to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. This includes things like identity theft, deceptive advertising, and scams.
- Online/Cyber Fraud: For internet-related crimes, including online scams, phishing, and cyberattacks, report to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov.
- Fraud Against the Federal Government: The Department of Justice (DOJ) handles reports of fraud specifically targeting the federal government, often under the False Claims Act.
- Tax Fraud: Report tax-related scams to the IRS at IRS.gov.
- Social Security Fraud: Report fraud related to Social Security benefits to the Social Security Administration (SSA) at SSA.gov.
- Aviation Safety: Report aviation-related complaints to the FAA’s Aviation Safety Hotline.
- Motor Vehicle Safety: Report complaints about defective vehicles to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Immigration Irregularities: Report to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE.
- Emergency Situations: For immediate threats to life or safety, contact 911 or local police, according to the FBI.
- Anonymous Tips: You can submit anonymous tips to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov or contact your local FBI field office.
Stalking or harassment
In the US, stalking and harassment are taken seriously and can be reported to law enforcement or through other avenues depending on the nature of the offense. If you are in immediate danger, contact 911. For non-emergency situations, you can report stalking or harassment to your local police department or the FBI. You can also report cyberstalking to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Additionally, organizations like the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Center for Victims of Crime can provide support and safety planning.
- Emergency: If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
- Local Law Enforcement: Report stalking and harassment to your local police department, particularly if you are concerned about physical harm or if the harassment is occurring in person.
- FBI: Report stalking and harassment to the FBI if it involves a federal crime, such as crossing state lines while stalking or if it involves hate crimes or civil rights violations.
- FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): Report cyberstalking and online harassment to the IC3.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: If stalking is related to domestic violence, contact the hotline for support and safety planning.
- National Center for Victims of Crime: Contact this organization for resources and support related to stalking and harassment.
- Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice: If you believe your civil rights have been violated, you can submit a report to the Civil Rights Division.
- Stalking Resource Center: This center, part of the National Center for Victims of Crime, provides information and resources on stalking.
Lost or found property
To report lost or found property in the US, you should contact the local police department for the area where the item was lost or found. You can typically do this by visiting the police station, calling them, or reporting online if your local police department offers that option. For found property, it’s crucial to report it to the police promptly as it could be evidence of a crime.
Lost Property:
- Contact the Police: Reach out to the police department in the relevant area (where you lost the item).
- Provide Details: Be prepared to provide a detailed description of the lost item, including its appearance, any unique markings, and its value.
- Consider Online Reporting: Some police departments offer online reporting for lost property, which can be more convenient.
- Check for Online Databases: Websites like Report My Loss allow you to register lost items nationally, potentially increasing the chances of recovery.
- Follow Up: If you’ve reported an item lost, follow up with the police department periodically, especially if you have a serial number or other identifying information.
- Report to Police: Immediately report any found property to the local police department.
- Follow Instructions: The police will guide you on whether to hold onto the item or relinquish it to them.
- Don’t Send to Online Databases: Avoid sending found property to online lost and found databases as it may not be the correct procedure.
- Consider Crime Connection: Remember that found items could be evidence in a crime, so reporting them promptly is important.
- Follow Police Advice: If the police advise you to hold onto the item, they will guide you on how to manage it and potentially reunite it with its owner.
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Serial Numbers: If you have the serial number of a lost item, include it in your report, as it can greatly assist in identifying and returning the property.
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Documentation: For valuable items, consider having documentation like receipts or appraisals to help with potential claims.
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Unclaimed Property: Unclaimed property may be held by the police for a certain period before being disposed of, so check with the police department if you are looking for a previously lost item.
Lost or stolen vehicles
To report a lost or stolen vehicle in the USA, immediately contact your local police department and provide them with as much information as possible about your vehicle, including the license plate number, make, model, color, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). You should also notify your insurance company as soon as possible after reporting to the police.
Steps to take:
- Contact the Police: Call your local police department (or 911 in an emergency) to report the stolen vehicle. They will enter the information into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, a national system for tracking stolen vehicles, according to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
- File a Police Report: Obtain a copy of the police report or a case number, as this will be needed for insurance claims and other purposes.
- Contact your Insurance Company: Notify your insurance provider of the theft, providing them with the police report details.
Be prepared to provide details about your vehicle, including:
- License plate number
- Make, model, and color
- VIN
- Any identifying characteristics
- Location where the vehicle was last seen
- Any information about a GPS tracking system
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The San Carlos Apache Police Department is the tribal police agency responsible for law enforcement within the jurisdiction of the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. The Agency is responsible for about 17,000 tribal members.