Lost or Stolen Items
Use these phrases to report lost or stolen items to the local authorities and get a new passport.
Key Phrases
Creo que me han robado el bolso que compré ayer mientras estaba en la cafetería.
I think my bag that I bought yesterday was stolen while I was in the cafe.
💡 Use this when reporting a theft to explain exactly what happened and when.
Necesito que me ayude a hacer la denuncia porque he perdido todos mis documentos personales.
I need you to help me file the report because I have lost all my personal documents.
💡 A polite way to ask a police officer to start the official reporting process.
Mi mochila es azul oscuro, tiene dos bolsillos grandes y es la más cara de todas.
My backpack is dark blue, has two large pockets, and is the most expensive of all.
💡 Useful for describing the features of your lost backpack to the authorities.
¿Podría decirme dónde está la comisaría de policía que queda más cerca de este lugar?
Could you tell me where the police station that is closest to this place is?
💡 Ask locals or hotel staff to locate the nearest station using the conditional form.
He perdido mi pasaporte y es urgente que vaya a la embajada de mi país hoy.
I have lost my passport and it is urgent that I go to my country's embassy today.
💡 Use this when explaining to officials or transit staff why you need fast assistance.
Me di cuenta de que mi cartera no estaba en mi bolsillo cuando fui a pagar.
I realized that my wallet was not in my pocket when I went to pay.
💡 Helps establish the timeline of when you last had your wallet.
¿Sería posible obtener una copia de la denuncia para presentarla a mi seguro de viaje?
Would it be possible to get a copy of the report to present it to my travel insurance?
💡 Essential for getting proof of the theft to claim insurance reimbursement later.
Tengo que llamar a mi banco inmediatamente para bloquear las tarjetas de crédito que me robaron.
I have to call my bank immediately to block the credit cards that were stolen from me.
💡 Explain to hotel staff or police if you need access to a phone or internet.
Busco a un policía que hable inglés porque no puedo explicar bien lo que pasó.
I am looking for a police officer who speaks English because I cannot explain well what happened.
💡 Use the subjunctive 'hable' to express that you are looking for anyone with that ability.