It really depends on incident. For example, actual owner is needed to make a police report related to some larcenies (stealing). However, certain people may report if they have custody over property; for example, an employee of a store can make a report about stolen goods or items from the store. Actual owner of the … Read more
No. In order to make a police report in NYC, you have to come in person to an NYPD precinct or call 911 and meet the police in person. NYPD does not take a report by telephone.
If you are involved in an incident where you get injured by non-criminal matter or non-motor vehicle accidents, call 911 and request for an ambulance or EMS. Explain in detail to 911 operator about what happened and what caused the injury. Once the ambulance arrived, the EMTs will evaluate the injury and then they might … Read more
If you had an incident involving something other than motor vehicle; for example, scooter, e-scooter, bicycle, e-bike, unicycle, hoverboard, skateboard etc, you can make an accident report. There could be many scenarios, for example: These are just few examples involving any devices other than a motor vehicle. There could be more scenarios but if it … Read more
If an incident [criminal] happened while you were in the NYC waterways, for example, on a boat or ferry, you may report it to the precinct that covers the pier where boat or ferry is returned and docked. Once the boat or ferry is docked at the pier, find out the pier address. Then, look … Read more
Although, NYPD website says you can file certain police report online, don’t waste your time. Most likely there will be some issues that won’t allow you to make the report online. It’s better you go in person or call 911 depending on situation. Follow the steps here for in person visit.
If you are here, that means you had an incident in the past (something that is not active or happened at least 10-20 minutes or more in the past), you are a victim of a crime, and/or you need to make a police report for non-crime matter such as Lost Property, or crime such as … Read more