Easily File a Police Report Online in Fresno, CA

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How to Easily File a Police Report in Fresno, California Using DoNotPay

Crime is an unfortunate reality of our times, and chances are you may end up seeing it happen or being a victim. Hit-and-runs and scammers to stealing packages are frequent occurrences in the U.S.

If you need to know how to , CA, this article will guide you through the process.

If you are a victim of or see a crime like identity theft, a car accident, a stolen wallet, a stolen phone, or other stolen items, there are specific steps for you to take. However, if you don't want to deal with those steps, which may be the case after experiencing a crime, there is another way to deal with the police report.

If you don't have the time or energy to file a police report on your own, there is another option. DoNotPay can file a Fresno police report for you after you give us some information.

What Types of Reports Can Be Filed Online in Fresno, CA?

Fresno allows you to report certain crimes online. Here is a list of crimes that you can report online.

  • Custody order violation
  • Harassing phone calls, excluding threats of imminent death or harm
  • Loss of property
  • Supplemental property form, where you add more property to your original case number
  • Vehicle burglary
  • Fraud and identity theft
  • Hit and run-property damage only
  • Theft-except for license plates and motor vehicles
  • Vandalism-excluding graffiti

What Is Required to File an Online Report

When filling out an online report in Fresno, you will need to be able to answer the following questions:

  • What happened?
  • Where did it happen?
  • When did it happen?
  • How did it happen?
  • Why did it happen?

How to File a Police Report in Fresno, CA by Yourself

Remember that it is illegal to file a false police report. Only file a report if you truly know a crime occurred. There are three common ways to file a police report.

Online
  1. You can file a report for certain crimes online. Check here to see if the crime you witnessed is on the list.
  2. The crime must also meet the following qualifications:
    1. Not an emergency
    2. Occurred in Fresno
    3. Didn't happen on a state freeway
    4. Does not involve license plate or motor vehicle theft
    5. Does not involve theft from someone entering your home unlawfully
  1. If you meet the above qualifications, there is a link near the bottom of the page for you to file a report.
  2. Click on the link and answer the questions as they appear.
Over the Phone
  1. If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911 rather than the non-emergency line.
  2. The Fresno non-emergency line is 559-621-7000, so you can call that to report any non-emergency crimes.
  3. Someone will pick up, potentially after waiting a while, and will take down what you have to say.
  4. The officer may ask you for more information if needed and might give you a case number so you can ask about progress later on.
In-Person
  1. There is always the option to go directly to the police station and report the crime.
  2. The address of the Fresno Police Department is:

2323 Mariposa Street

Room 2075

Fresno, CA 93721

3. You will probably have to fill out a physical form, and the officer may ask you additional questions.

Any of these options can be time-consuming and frustrating, which may be the last thing you want to deal with. However, if you don't want to take the time and energy to file a report, there is another option. Contact DoNotPay, and we will file a report for you.

File a Police Report in Fresno, CA With the Help of DoNotPay

Instead of waiting on the phone or driving down to the police station, let DoNotPay file your Fresno, CA police report.

If you want to file a police report but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in 3 easy steps:

1. Search "police report" on DoNotPay and select the type of incident you would like to report.

2. Tell us more about the incident that occurred, including the location, date, time, and sequence of events. Include information on financial losses, personal injuries, or property damage that happened as a result.

3. List any suspects or witnesses you are aware of, verify your contact information, and submit.

Why Use DoNotPay to File Your Fresno, CA Police Report

There are many reasons why DoNotPay should be your go-to for filing police reports, but here are the top three.

  1. It's quick: Spend a little time entering information, and then you are free.
  2. It's easy: All we need is a little information, and then you are good to go.
  3. It's a success: You can rest assured that we will file your Fresno, California police report.

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