How to Report a Crime
The Tacoma Police Department makes public safety a priority.
To best serve Tacoma residents, we ask that crimes be reported accurately and
through the correct process. This allows us to meet community needs and respond
quickly to life-safety issues.
Retain your incident number to reference any additional follow ups.
If you need to add or change information already reported, update an active case, or report a stolen vehicle recovered, please contact the non-emergency number at (253) 287-4455. Please have your 10-digit case number for reference.
The police department staff cannot update active and/or previously reported incidents.
Please use this chart to determine the type of issue you need to report and how to report it:
| Crime Now in Progress |
Call 911 |
| Crime Not Now in Progress |
Call the Non-Emergency Line at (253) 287-4455 |
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Crime Not Now in Progress Regarding:
- Lost Property
- Theft
- Vandalism
- Vehicle Prowl
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Report Online |
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| Call the Non-Emergency Line at (253) 287-4455 |
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Nuisance Issues, Such As:
- Animal Issues
- Suspected Drug House
- People Sleeping on Public Property
- Other
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Report Online |
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OR
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| Call TacomaFIRST 311 at (253) 591-5000 |