Our online system allows you to submit a police report immediately. Reports must be filed for yourself or you must be authorized to file on behalf of another person. If the incident involves a business, then the report must be filed by the business owner or authorized representative. The Toronto Police Service does accept reports that occurred inside and outside the city of Toronto. However, if this has happened outside our jurisdiction, we may forward your report to the local Police. Please note there will be a time delay. Please read the following to determine if your report meets the online reporting criteria:
There are NO KNOWN suspects.
The value of the theft, loss or damage is less than $5,000.00 (Canadian).
The theft or loss DOES NOT involve a firearm, licence plates, passport or prescription drugs.
This IS NOT a motor vehicle accident.
This IS NOT related to a break-in to your home or business.
This IS NOT related to any form of personal violence including Domestic Violence and/or personal relationship.
You possess a valid email address.
If you were able to confirm the statements above regarding your incident, you are ready to file your report online. Please ensure you have disabled your computer's pop-up blocking software before you proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do I do if online incident reporting is not right for me?
A: If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency call 416-808-2222.
Q: What if this happened in another city can I file a report using this online police citizen reporting system?
A: Yes. The Toronto Police Service does accept reports that occurred inside and outside the city of Toronto. However, if this has happened outside our jurisdiction, we may forward your report to the local Police of that city.
Q: What if this happened on a Provincial Highway?
A: If this took place on a Provincial Highway please call the OPP office nearest you.
Q: What is a known suspect?
A: A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person or where to find the person who committed the crime or the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in.
The process
Upon completion of this report process you will:
See the words: "Your online police report has been submitted" showing that your police report is complete.
Be given a temporary police report case number.
Be notified via email regarding the status of your report.
Please Note:
All cases filed using the Citizens Online Police Reporting System will be reviewed by Toronto Police Officers.
Upon review, if further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted via email or phone.
Filing a false police report is a criminal offence.
Using the Toronto Police Service Police Online Citizen Reporting System you can report the following incidents (please choose one):
Terms and Conditions
Check the boxes next to the following statements to indicate that you
understand and agree to the following, then click on the incident type button:
To report:
- Lost Property
- Theft Under $5,000
- Theft from Vehicle under $5,000
- Damage to Property under $5,000
- Damage to Vehicle under $5,000
