HOW TO REPORT A CRIME If this is an emergency dial 911
Please contact the Port Angeles Police Department to file an incident report.
CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT
1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
An investigator will contact you only when, and if, new information develops, your property has been recovered, or an arrest has been made.For more information or assistance call 360-452-4545.
FILE A REPORT ONLINE Port Angeles Police Department's online reporting allows you to submit a report immediately and print a copy of the report for free.
INCIDENT TYPES AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE REPORTING:
Lost Property
Theft
Theft from Vehicle
Malicious Mischief/Vandalism
Burglary (no signs of forced entry/no evidence left behind)
Identity Theft
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If You Can Answer 'YES" to the ALL of Following Questions,
Online Reporting is Available to You:
Is this NOT an emergency?
Did this incident occur within the Port Angeles City Limits? Note: Not all locations containing "Port Angeles" in the mailing address are within Port Angeles Police Department's jurisdiction. See Map to right. Click to view larger image size
Are there NO known suspects or evidence that could lead to the identification of a suspect?
ONLINE POLICE REPORTING - FAQs Question: What do I do if online incident reporting is not right for me? Answer: If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency call 360-452-4545.
Question: What if this happened in another city? Can I file a report using this online system? Answer: No. If a crime took place outside of the Port Angeles City limits, call the police department for that City or call the Clallam County Sheriff's office.
Question: What is a known suspect? Answer: A known suspect is when you or someone else knows who the person is, or where to find the person who committed the crime - or - the license plate number of the vehicle involved.
NORTH OLYMPIC CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
Law Enforcement officers can tell you that most major crimes are solved not by brilliant investigative work, but as a direct result of information provided by the public. Witnesses, however, are often reluctant to provide information to law enforcement for two reasons — fear and apathy.
Crime Stoppers works because it is designed to overcome fear by allowing citizens to remain anonymous, and overcome apathy by offering cash rewards for information leading to the solution of major crimes. If you have information regarding any of the crimes or wanted persons profiled below, remember that your tip can be given anonymously. You will not be asked to identify yourself; you will be identified by a number only. Any reward you are entitled to can also be paid without your identity being given.
The Port Angeles Police Department Crime Prevention Officer is the Law Enforcement Coordinator for a local Crime Stoppers chapter that became operational in early 1997. The local chapter is called North Olympic Crime Stoppers (NOCS) and serves law enforcement agencies and citizens throughout Clallam County. NOCS is one of more than 1700 Crime Stoppers chapters located throughout the United States and 34 other countries.
Always call 911 in the event of an emergency. Otherwise call 452-4545 for non-emergency assistance.
The program provides the public with information regarding specific crimes and pays a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to any arrest with the filing of felony charges. Persons calling in tips do not have to give their name and may remain anonymous if they wish. The 24-hour toll free phone number for North Olympic Crime Stoppers is 1-800-222-TIPS (8447)
