How do I Report a:

Crime in Progress
Non-Emergency Crime
Missing Person/Juvenile Runaway
Anonymous Tip
Abandoned Vehicle
Identity Theft
Non-Sufficient Funds Check


Crime In Progress

Call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY. Calls to 9-1-1 are free from payphones.

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Non-Emergency Crime

Unless you need an immediate response to a fire, medical or police emergency, call the Non-Emergency number at 360-754-4200. Using the non-emergency number helps keep the 9-1-1 lines available for persons reporting emergencies. Other kinds of calls that are appropriate for this non-emergency number would include nuisance complaints such as noise, parking, etc.

A reminder this number is only monitored during the normal work week. (M - F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Dispatch public number for reporting: 360-704-2740.

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Missing Person/Juvenile Runaway

Call the non-emergency number, 360-754-4200. Dispatch public number for reporting: 360-704-2740.

If there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the disappearance or the individual is a vulnerable person (child, developmentally disabled, elderly, etc.) call 9-1-1.

For other cases, call the non-emergency number at 360-754-4200. You DO NOT need to wait 24 hours before reporting a missing person.

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Anonymous Tip

You can place anonymous crime tips through the Crimestoppers tipline: 360-493-2222.

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Abandoned Vehicle

If you believe a vehicle is abandoned, contact the police department at either jstines@ci.tumwater.wa.us or by phone at 360-754-4200.
(M - F: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Dispatch public number for reporting: 360-704-2740.

If the vehicle is creating a traffic hazard, call 9-1-1.

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Identity Theft

Call the non-emergency number, 360-754-4200. Immediately contact your credit card companies and bank to put an alert on all your accounts. (M - F: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Dispatch public number for reporting: 360-704-2740.

Identity Theft Information
Reporting Fraud ID Theft
Fraud Reporting Form

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Non-Sufficient Fund Check

Call the non-emergency number at 360-754-4200 (M - F: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Dispatch public number for reporting: 704-2740.

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Updated: September 15, 2009