Online Reporting FAQ

Online Police Citizen Reporting - Frequently Asked Questions

Online Reporting Frequently Asked Questions

Question What do I do if this is an emergency or if online incident reporting is not right for me?
Answer If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency, call 740-687-6680.


Question What do I do if the incident took place outside of Lancaster, Ohio, city limits?
Answer If the incident took place outside of the City of Lancaster, Ohio, please call the police department for that city.


Question What is a known suspect and what do I do if I have that information?
Answer A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person or where to find the person who committed the crime or the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in. If you have known suspect information, please call 740-687-6680 to report the incident.




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