Report a Crime
Welcome to the Lincoln Police Department’s Online Reporting System. If this is an emergency or a crime in progress, please do not file a report here - call 911 immediately. This system is not monitored 24/7. For reporting in-progress, but non-emergency calls, please call 916-645-4040.
IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY
Important - Please Read This First
Online reporting is only for the documentation of property crimes that happened within the incorporated area of the City of Lincoln, CALIFORNIA.
This system is for use when there are no investigative leads, and the incident is primarily being reported for the information of the Lincoln Police Department.
If you know or suspect who committed the crime; if you or someone else saw the crime occur; if you or someone else saw the suspect's vehicle or have the license plate number; or if there is video surveillance of the crime; please DO NOT use this system - instead, call our dispatch at 916-645-4040.
It is a crime to file a false police report, including making a report where no crime occurred, using a false name or identity, providing false details, making a false report or theft or damage, and/or knowingly misstating the value of items stolen or damaged.
Examples of Crimes you MAY Report Online
- Identity theft (Stolen social security number, misuse of ID, etc.)
- Lost property
- Mail theft
- Property theft (NOT from within a house or building)
- Telephone harassment
- Theft from vehicle
- Vandalism
Examples of Crimes you CANNOT Report Online
- Arson
- Assault
- Burglary of business or residence
- Child abuse / neglect
- Criminal threats
- Domestic violence
- Elder abuse / neglect
- Found property
- Hate Crimes
- Hit and run incidents
- Kidnapping
- Robbery
- Sex Assault
- Stolen Vehicles
- Theft from person
- Vehicle collisions
- Violation of protection orders
- Violent crime
- Crimes that occurred in Lincoln, Nebraska
- Crimes that occurred on the freeway
- Crimes that occurred at Thunder Valley Casino (report to Placer Sheriff’s Office)
File a Report Online
If your report meets all of the criteria above, you are ready to file your report online. Please make sure to turn off your pop-up blocking software before filing the report.
Please note:
- All cases filed using the Citizens Online Police Reporting System will be reviewed.
- Upon review, if further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted.
Follow-Up
Once your report is submitted:
- You will see the words “Your online police report has been submitted.”
- You will be given a police report case number.
- You will be able to print a copy of the police report for your records.
- You will receive an email confirmation with a tracking number.
- Within approximately ten business days your incident will be reviewed by Lincoln Police personnel.
- An official copy of the report and case number will be delivered to your email when the report is approved.
Reports are reviewed and assigned to officers or detectives for follow-up based on investigative leads, severity of the crime, investigative staffing and the District Attorney's case filing guidelines.
Questions
If you have questions regarding your report, please contact Dispatch at 916-645-4040. Please have your report number available when you call.
Other Non-Emergency Police Reports
If your non-emergency incident does not meet the criteria for reporting online, please call the Lincoln Police Department non-emergency line at 916-645-4040 to file your report.
For emergencies, always call 911.
