File Police Report

Using the Online Reporting Tool, you can report the following types of incidents:

  • Lost property
  • Lost vehicle tags
  • Theft/theft from auto*
  • Destruction of property
  • Damage to property

*Thefts, in which your checkbook, debit, credit card, social security card or social security number, etc. may have been stolen and/or used to purchase other items or services, are considered credit card fraud and/or identity theft, and should not be filed online using this application.

How to Use the Citizens Online Reporting Tool (CORT)

Please Note

At this time, the online police reporting application may only be completed in English. If you need to file a police report in any other language, please call 3-1-1 or 9-1-1, instead. Interpreters are available to assist. If this is an EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY (LEP Translations below)

How to File a Report

Here are the steps users will follow to file a report online:

  1. Click on the Online Reporting Tool to choose your event type and start your report. Name and email address are required to ensure that all complainants may be contacted for further information if necessary.
  2. Follow the prompts at the bottom of each screen to complete your report.
  3. When you are done with your report, you will be asked to submit it for MPD review. MPD will then email you a temporary case number.
  4. Within two (2) business days, MPD will review the report. If we have questions, we will contact you. If we have to leave a voice mail message, we will also email you. Once we fully approve the report, we will email you a final case number and a link to print out the report for your records.
Learn More: File a Police Report
Last updated: 12:26 PM EST December 9, 2025
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