File a Police Report
For Emergency Police Response
If you have a life threatening emergency or are reporting a crime that is happening right now at your location- Call 911 immediately!
For Non-Emergent Police Response
There are 3 options for filing a non-emergency police report for incidents that occurred within Washtenaw County:
- At Your Location;
- Call Washtenaw Metro Dispatch (734-994-2911) and request that a deputy/officer be sent to your location.
- If you are reporting a crime with a known suspect, please call 734-994-2911 to reach Washtenaw Metro Dispatch so that a deputy/officer can respond to your incident.
- At a Community Police Station:
- If you would like to make a report at a community police station, use the call button/call box located on the building for Washtenaw Metro Dispatch and a deputy/officer will respond.
- Online at the police agency reporting portals: (Agencies listed alphabetically below)
If you are reporting a non-emergency crime that occurred on the highway or in an area not listed below, but within Washtenaw County, please call 734-994-2911 to reach Washtenaw Metro Dispatch so that the appropriate police agency can respond to your incident.
Ann Arbor Police Department: (for incidents that occurred within the City of Ann Arbor)
- Call Metro Dispatch at 734-994-2911 or file a report in person at the Ann Arbor Police front desk. Ann Arbor Police Location Information
Milan Police Department: (for incidents that occurred within the City of Milan)
- Harassing phone calls/No known suspects.
- Identity Theft.
- Malicious destruction of property/vandalism.
- Child custody violations.
- Damaged property/vandalism.
- Private property traffic crash/parked unattended, returned to find had been struck.
- Vehicle/animal crash.
- Threats.
- Suspicious situation(s).
- Barking/nuisance dog or animal.
- Blight.
- Larceny/theft/no known suspects.
- Lost property.
- Accidental/non-intentional property damage.
Northfield Township Police Department: (for incidents that occurred within Northfield Twp.)
- Harassing phone calls/No known suspects
- Identity Theft/ No known suspects
- Larceny/Theft/ No Known Suspects
- Lost Property
- Damaged Property / Vandalism
- Private property traffic crash/ Parked unattended, returned to find had been struck
- Accidental/Non-Intentional Property Damage
- Threats
- Suspicious Situation
- Barking / Nuisance Dog
- Child Custody Violation
Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety: (for incidents that occurred within Pittsfield Twp.)
- Harassing phone calls/No known suspects
- Larceny/Theft/ No Known Suspects
- Lost Property
- Damaged Property / Vandalism
- Accidental/Non-Intentional Property Damage
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office: (for incidents that occurred within Ann Arbor Twp., Dexter City, Dexter Twp., Lodi Twp., Manchester Village, Salem Twp., Scio Twp., Superior Twp., Webster Twp., York Twp., or Ypsilanti Twp.)
- Harassing phone calls/ No Known Suspects
- Identity Theft/ No Known Suspects
- Lost property
- Larceny/Theft/ No Known Suspects
- Damaged Property/Vandalism
- Accidental/Non-Intentional Property Damage
- Click here to file a Washtenaw County Sheriff Online Report
- To obtain a copy of a Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office report (including traffic crash reports) - Click Here.
- Click here to file a Washtenaw County Sheriff Online Report
Ypsilanti Police Department: (for incidents that occurred within the City of Ypsilanti)
- Harassing phone calls/No known suspects
- Identity Theft/ No known suspects
- Larceny/Theft/ No Known Suspects
- Lost Property
- Damaged Property / Vandalism
- Private property traffic crash - Parked unattended/returned to find had been struck
- Accidental/Non-Intentional Property Damage
- Threats
- Suspicious Situation
- Barking / Nuisance Dog
A person who intentionally makes a false report in the commission of a crime, or intentionally causes a false report in the commission of a crime to be made, to a peace officer, police agency of this state or of a local unit of government, 9-1-1 operator, or any other governmental employee or contractor or employee of a contractor who is authorized to receive reports of a crime, knowing the report is false, is guilty of a crime. MCL 750.411a
What should I include in the report?
- Please provide thorough and accurate information. The details should include:
- Your name, address, birth date, home/work/cell phone numbers.
- The date/time frames in which the incident occurred.
- How you became aware of the incident.
- A description of what happened.
- Location of the incident. It is important that you confirm the incident actually occurred within Washtenaw County.
- A detailed description of the property that was taken or damaged: vehicle, insurance company, serial number, or account information that is needed depending on the type of incident report.
- Copies of account statements or other documents for cases involving identity theft.
What happens after I submit my report?
- You will be given a temporary reference number. You will not be able to obtain a copy of your report using the temporary reference number.
- Your report will be reviewed within three to five business days. Once it's approved, you will receive an email with your incident number and instructions on how you can obtain a copy of your report.