- The report must be completed by either the owner of the damaged property or the authorized representative or finder of property
- A valid email address
- The address of the location where the crime took place and contact address information
- A driver's licence, proof of ownership, insurance information (if applicable)
Online Reporting
IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY OR A CRIME IN PROGRESS, CALL 9-1-1.
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) encourages citizens and visitors to report all crimes that occur in Lethbridge.
Reports you CAN submit online:
- Lost property (not including licence plates or Canadian passports)
- Theft that is valued at less than $10,000 (not including vehicles, licence plates, or Canadian passports)
- Damage/Mischief to property that is valued at less $10,000
- Theft from vehicle when valued at less than $10,000
- Damage/Mischief to vehicle when valued at less than $10,000
- Traffic Complaints
- Information Only
Before you file on online, be aware that:
- You can only report incidents that occur within the City of Lethbridge
- The online reporting system is not monitored 24/7
- You may need to turn off pop-up blocking software before submitting the Online Crime Report.
- Filing a false police report is a crime
Information needed when submitting an Online Crime Report
Processing of Online Crime Reports
- After you submit your completed online police report, you will see the words: "Your online police report has been submitted"
- You will be notified by email of a temporary case number and will be able to print an unofficial copy of the police report for your records
- The case will be reviewed. You may be contacted if further investigation is required. If staff have no further questions about your report, you will receive an email including a permanent case number and a copy of your report which can be used for insurance purposes
Remember - filing a false police report is a crime.
Citizens have two options when reporting traffic complaints that are considered non-emergent (no imminent or ongoing danger to the public).
- If a license plate has been obtained, and the complainant is willing to provide a statement and serve as a witness in court in the event charges are laid, they must attend the police station and provide a written statement. Upon receiving the completed statement, an investigation will be initiated.
- If the complainant is satisfied with a warning letter from police to the registered owner, they will complete a report online providing their information and sufficient details of the alleged offence. Upon submission, the report will be reviewed to identify alleged offences and a warning letter may be issued to the registered owner.
Note that collisions, impaired drivers and incidents where there is an immediate concern for the safety of the public cannot be reported online.
Reports you CANNOT submit online
Some situations cannot be addressed using the online reporting tool.
Call the police directly:
- If you or someone else knows the name or identity of a suspect/subject
- If you or someone else knows the license plate number of a vehicle involved in a crime (except traffic complaints)
- If you are in possession of any items the suspect brought to the scene to commit the crime and left behind
- If you are in possession of video evidence
- If someone broke into your home, shed, garage, business, RV, storage unit or business
- If the value of the theft, loss, or property damage is MORE than $10,000
- If this is a theft or loss of a firearm
- If this is related to any form of personal violence, such as assault, robbery, and/or domestic violence
- If this is related to any kind of vandalism or graffiti that could be described as hate motivated
Collision Reporting
Call 9-1-1 if there is a fatality/serious injury, crime in program or dangerous situation. Otherwise, see the Collision Reporting page.
Parking Complaints
Complaints about parking can be reported by contacting the City of Lethbridge at 3-1-1. More information about parking can be found on City of Lethbridge's Parking website.
Canadian Passports
Contact Passport Canada directly and immediately when addressing the theft or loss of a Canadian Passport.
Contact
For further assistance with the Online Crime Reporting System, call 403-330-5118 during business hours.
If your incident is an emergency or the incident is in progress, call 9-1-1. If it is a non-emergency, call 403-328-4444.
Contact
Lethbridge Police Service
135 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0A1
Non-Emergency Phone: 403-328-4444
General Inquiries Phone: 403-327-2210
Email: General Inquiries
(not monitored 24/7)
Hours for public access:
Monday to Friday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays