On-line Citizen Reporting System of minor crimes in Montgomery County, Maryland

By Roy Kelley

Industry Observer with Retired

January 08, 2011 05:58 AM

On-line Citizen Reporting System of minor crimes in Montgomery County, Maryland

Citizens of Montgomery County, MD now have the convenience of on-line reporting of some crimes. You may report theft, vandalism, identity theft, and lost property using the CRS.

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/poltmpl.asp?url=/content/pol/coplogic/cologic.asp

Welcome to the Montgomery County Maryland Police Department

On-line Citizen Reporting System (CRS).
For a crime in progress,

DIAL 911 NOW!

Read all instructions before starting your report.

Do not use this system to report a stolen vehicle.

Do not use this system to report an attempt to steal a vehicle.

Do not use this system to report stolen tags.

Do not use this system if you have any suspect information.

For the above call 301-279-8000

CRS is designed to make it easier and more convenient for you to file a police report without leaving home; however, not every crime can be reported using the CRS. You may report theft, vandalism, identity theft, and lost property using the CRS. Please confirm the following to find out if CRS is right for you:

This is not an Emergency
This incident occurred within Montgomery County. However, the incident does not qualify for the CRS if it occurred in Takoma Park or on NIH, park or Metro property.
This is not a motor vehicle accident
The value of property stolen is less than $10,000
There are no known suspects
This incident did not happen on the interstate

Email is required to file a report. If you answered yes to all of the above, you are ready to file your report online. If you answered no any of the questions please look at our CRS Frequently Asked Questions section.
Upon completion of this report process you will:

Be given a temporary report number
Be able to print a copy of the temporary report to keep for your records
Your report will be reviewed by department staff
You will be e-mailed a approved copy of your report
If further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted

Please Note:

- If you encounter any problems completing your report, please contact MCPD staff at 240-773-5390.
- If you are making a Theft from Vehicle report, please call 301-279-8000 after completing your on-line report for an officer's response for scene processing.
- FILING A FALSE POLICE REPORT IS A CRIME