CITIZEN POLICE REPORTING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: What do I do if this is an emergency or if online incident reporting is not right for me?

  • Answer: If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency, call 352-732-9111.

Question: What do I do if the incident took place outside Marion County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction?

  • Answer: If a crime took place outside Marion County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction please call the police department for that city.

Question: What is a known suspect and what do I do if I have that information?

  • Answer: A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person or where to find the person who committed the crime or the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in. If you have known suspect information please call 352-732-9111 to report the incident

Question: What do I do if there is evidence to be collected?

  • Answer: If there is evidence to be collected please call 352-732-9111 to report the incident.

Question: What do I do if the stolen item is a motor vehicle or the lost/stolen item is a license plate (tag) or tag decal?

  • Answer: If the stolen item is a motor vehicle or the lost/stolen item is a license plate (tag) or tag decal please call 352-732-9111 to report the incident.

Question: What do I do if the item was stolen from a vehicle?

  • Answer: If the item was stolen from a vehicle please call 352-732-9111 to report the incident.

Question: What do I do if the item stolen was prescription medication?

  • Answer: If the item stolen was prescription medication please call 352-732-9111 to report the incident.

Question: What do I do if the incident involves a firearm or gun?

  • Answer: If the incident involves a firearm or gun please call 352-732-9111 to report the incident.

Question: What do I do if the stolen item has a serial number?

  • Answer: If the stolen item has a serial number please call 352-732-9111 to report the incident.