File a report online

You may file an online police report and print a confirmation page for your records. After submittal, your report will be reviewed by a staff member. Staff may contact you if additional investigation is needed. A copy of your finalized report can be requested at the Police Records counter after approximately 10-15 business days for $2 per copy.

Please remember, it is a crime to file a false police report.

Do not file an online report if:

• This an emergency. Instead, call 9-1-1.
• The incident occurred outside of Menlo Park or on U.S. Highway 101 or I-280. Contact the California Highway Patrol (CHP) instead.
• You are reporting a hit and run.
• You are reporting a violent crime such as an assault.
• You are reporting a crime involving a theft via fraud or a scam.
• You have suspect information or time sensitive follow-up information, such as surveillance camera footage.
• You have a maintenance request related to street markings or street light maintenance.
• You need to report a municipal code violation.
• The theft of property is valued at more than $950. 

If you do not have an email address or if you are ineligible to file a report online please call 650-330-6300 for help.

The following types of crimes may be reported online:

• Harassing Phone Calls
• Lost Property
• Theft (not fraud related)
• Vandalism
• Vehicle Burglary
• Vehicle Tampering

File a report online