Online Reporting

On-Line Reporting (Overview)

Click here to make an Online Report

In an effort to streamline the reporting process and provide more efficient service to Saginaw residents, businesses and our visitors, the Saginaw Police Department has installed an online report system. This system will allow the public to use the Internet to report:

  • Lost property
  • Theft
  • Vehicle burglary
  • Harassing phone calls
  • Criminal Mischief (vandalism)
  • Hit and run accidents (non-injury only)
  • Stolen checks
  • Stolen credit cards
  • Gas drive-offs
The online system should only be used for non-emergency incidents occurring within the city limits of Saginaw, Texas.

All reports filed online will be reviewed by police personnel. If further investigation of an online report is required, or if we need more information, you may be contacted by a police officer. It is very important to include contact information (e.g., phone numbers, email address)

We offer an Initial Report to file a report (Please read the instructions below before filing a report.)

We also offer a Follow-up Report for persons who have already filed a police report (online or with an officer) and need to add additional information. 

If mailing the follow-up report, print the form (front and back) on one page and tape closed, or place in an envelope for delivery.

--- WARNING ---

FALSE REPORT TO PEACE OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE

Texas Penal Code Section 37.08 states,

(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to deceive, he knowingly makes a false statement that is material to a criminal investigation and makes the statement to:
(1) a peace officer conducting the investigation; or
(2) any employee of (the investigating) agency.
(b) In this section, "law enforcement agency" has the meaning assigned by Article 59.01, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

On-Line Reporting (Instructions)

This section contains specific instructions on how to complete the Online Police Report. Most of the boxes on the report form are self explanatory. Please complete all fields that apply to the incident, much of the information that you provide is used in preparing crime statistics. As with other documents, an online report submitted to our agency is subject to public information requests.

WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN'T REPORT:

You CANNOT use this online form to report:
  • Any type of violent crime, including: personal assault, robbery, etc.
  • Any type of sex crime, including: rape, sexual assault, etc.
  • Any type of stolen vehicle, including: trucks, cars, trailers, motorcycles, etc.
  • Any lost/stolen license plates.
  • Any type of traffic accident, whether there was an injury or not.
  • Any type of court order violation such as violation of restraining order, violation of child custody order, etc.
  • Lost Cell Phones (If you have lost your cell phone you should make a claim with your cell phone service provider. Any reports received concerning lost cell phones will not be assigned a report number and will be removed from our database.)
You CAN use this online form to report:
  • Criminal mischief (vandalism)
  • Thefts from a vehicle
  • Theft (general)
  • Lost property
  • Stolen checks
  • Stolen credit cards
  • Gas drive off
  • Hit and run (no injury)
  • Burglary of a house, garage or business
  • Fraudulent use of lost or stolen credit cards, checks, etc.
Incidents submitted on-line are reviewed to ensure that a crime has been committed before a report number is assigned. If it is determined that a crime has not been committed, a report number will not be assigned. If the incident is classified as a crime and assigned a report number, the report will generally mailed to you 10-14 business days after being submitted on-line. If you are reporting an incident that is not classified as a crime, you will be mailed a copy of the incident.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

YOU MAY ONLY REPORT INCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN THE CITY OF SAGINAW. IF THE INCIDENT YOU ARE REPORTING OCCURRED OUTSIDE OF THE CITY OF SAGINAW, PLEASE CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY TO MAKE YOUR REPORT.

If you are not sure about what information is required, please refer back to this page. You can navigate from field to field by hitting the tab key - don't use the Enter key on your keyboard until you are ready to send your report. You may, however, use the Enter key when typing the narrative about what occurred.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

  • Classification - What type of crime are you reporting? Currently, you may only report the following incident types: (Pick the category that best describes the incident that you are reporting)
  • Theft - The unlawful taking of the personal property of another.
  • Vandalism - Malicious mischief or damage done to your property.
  • Car Burglary - Someone enters a locked vehicle and removes property.
  • Lost Property - Property that is missing and it is not known if the property was taken or lost.
  • Harassing Phone Calls - Immediate hang-ups, obscene language, etc.
  • Burglary of Home or Business - Intentional illegal entering of a structure to take property of another.
  • Financial Crime - theft or fraudulent use of checks, credit cards, or fraudulent use of your identity
  • Other - Crimes that do not fit any of these categories, but do NOT involve any kind of violence or personal attack.