To report an in-progress emergency, please call 911.
The online reporting system allows members of the public to submit qualifying reports online free of charge.
An online report may be submitted only if ALL of the following statements are true:
- You are not reporting an emergency.
- The incident occurred within the City of Burbank (does not include the Cabrini Condominium Complex).
- The incident did not occur on a freeway.
- The identities of the suspects are not known.
If any of the above statements are not true or do not apply, please read our Online Citizen Police Report Frequently Asked Questions section below.
If all of the above statements are true, you may file your report online. Make sure to turn off your pop-up blocking software before filing the report.
Please note: Identity theft reports cannot be filed online. To learn about how to report identity theft to the Burbank Police Deparment, CLICK HERE.
Which Crimes Can I Report?
Only the crimes or incidents listed below may be reported using the Online Crime Reporting Portal:
- Graffiti
- Hit and Run Traffic Collision (no suspect/vehicle information)
- Lost or Stolen License Plates
- Lost Property (including cell phone)
- Shoplifting / Retail Theft (can only be reported by a retail loss prevention officer)
- Theft
- Theft from UNLOCKED Motor Vehicle
- Theft of Bicycle
- Vandalism
Before you start the report, please review the entire list of definitions and examples on the first page of the portal.
If your incident is not listed in the category selection list, please call the Burbank Police Department at (818) 238-3000 (non-emergency) to file your report.
Next Steps
Once you submit your report, you will:
- See the words: "Your online police report has been submitted," which indicates your report is complete.
- Be given a police report case number.
- Be able to print a copy of the police report to keep for your records.
Please note:
- All cases filed using the Online Police Reporting System will be reviewed.
- Upon review, if further investigation of your case is warranted, a member of the Police Department will contact you.
- Knowingly filing a false police report is a crime per California Penal Code §148.5.
- All requests for Burbank traffic camera footage must be made with the Burbank City Traffic Engineering Department: 150 N. Third St., Burbank, CA 91502; (818) 238-3953; [email protected].
