File a Police Report

Step 1.Rules and requirements

• You must be 18 years old and be the victim of the crime.
• There must be no suspect information or any physical evidence (gloves, pry tools, etc.) that require collection.
• The incident must have occurred in Palo Alto.
• For thefts, the value of the total loss must be less than $5,000.
• Stolen vehicles, stolen license plates, and stolen firearms may NOT be reported online.
• It is a crime to file a false police report.

Step 2.Ensure eligibility

You may only report the following types of incidents online. To report other types of incidents, please call our 24-hour dispatch center at (650) 329-2413.

• Auto burglary or thefts from vehicles
• Vandalism of personal property (if not classified as a hate crime)
• Lost property
• Harassing phone calls (hang-ups, obscene language, etc.)
• Minor traffic collisions (non-injury, property damage only)
• Hit and run non-injury traffic collisions
• Thefts of bicycles
• Thefts of vehicle parts (such as a catalytic converter or hood ornament)
• Identity theft involving credit card fraud
• Phone scams
• Child custody order violation
• Shoplifting where no prosecution is desired
• Traffic complaint

Step 3.File your report online

Fill out your report online, 24/7. Note that our system is operated by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, which uses a secure web address of coplogic.com.

File Your Report

Step 4.We will contact you

• After submission of your report, you will immediately receive a temporary report number and be able to print a copy of the report for your records.
• All incidents reported will be reviewed and, upon approval, become an official police report.
• If further investigation of your report is needed, we will contact you via email or phone.

Step 1.Rules and requirements

• You must be 18 years old and be the victim of the crime.
• There must be no suspect information or any physical evidence (gloves, pry tools, etc.) that require collection.
• The incident must have occurred in Palo Alto.
• For thefts, the value of the total loss must be less than $5,000.
• Stolen vehicles, stolen license plates, and stolen firearms may NOT be reported online.
• It is a crime to file a false police report.

Step 2.Ensure eligibility

You may only report the following types of incidents online. To report other types of incidents, please call our 24-hour dispatch center at (650) 329-2413.

• Auto burglary or thefts from vehicles
• Vandalism of personal property (if not classified as a hate crime)
• Lost property
• Harassing phone calls (hang-ups, obscene language, etc.)
• Minor traffic collisions (non-injury, property damage only)
• Hit and run non-injury traffic collisions
• Thefts of bicycles
• Thefts of vehicle parts (such as a catalytic converter or hood ornament)
• Identity theft involving credit card fraud
• Phone scams
• Child custody order violation
• Shoplifting where no prosecution is desired
• Traffic complaint

Step 3.File your report online

Use your Internet-enabled mobile device to dial the below phone number to receive a text message with a link to begin the online reporting process, 24/7. Note that our system is operated by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, which uses a secure web address of coplogic.com.

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Step 4.We will contact you

• After submission of your report, you will immediately receive a temporary report number and be able to print a copy of the report for your records.
• All incidents reported will be reviewed and, upon approval, become an official police report.
• If further investigation of your report is needed, we will contact you via email or phone.