Lost or Stolen Items
These phrases will help you report a lost or stolen item, contact the police, and arrange for an emergency passport if needed.
Key Phrases
Jeg har mistet ryggsekken min, og jeg klarer rett og slett ikke å finne den noe sted.
neutralI have lost my backpack, and I simply cannot find it anywhere.
Use when you are not sure if the item was stolen or just misplaced.
Unnskyld meg, men jeg tror faktisk at lommeboken min har blitt stjålet mens jeg satt her.
politeExcuse me, but I actually think my wallet has been stolen while I was sitting here.
A polite way to inform staff or authorities about a suspected theft.
Jeg finner ikke mobilen min, og jeg er ganske sikker på at noen akkurat har tatt den.
casualI can't find my phone, and I'm pretty sure someone just took it.
A direct and informal way to announce a theft to people nearby.
Kan du være så snill å fortelle meg hvor den nærmeste politistasjonen er i denne byen?
politeCould you please tell me where the nearest police station is in this city?
Polite inquiry suitable for asking strangers on the street.
Hvor er politiet? Vesken min ble akkurat stjålet av en mann som løp den veien!
casualWhere are the police? My bag was just stolen by a man who ran that way!
Urgent and direct phrasing for an active emergency.
Jeg vil gjerne anmelde et tyveri, fordi forsikringsselskapet mitt krever at jeg har en offisiell politirapport.
neutralI would like to report a theft, because my insurance company requires that I have an official police report.
Explains the practical need for the paperwork.
Kan du forklare meg hvilket skjema jeg må fylle ut for at saken min skal behandles?
politeCan you explain to me which form I need to fill out for my case to be processed?
Polite request for instructions at the police station.
Den manglende kofferten er ganske stor, mørkeblå, og den har en rød navnelapp festet på håndtaket.
neutralThe missing suitcase is quite large, dark blue, and it has a red name tag attached to the handle.
Clear and factual description for authorities.
Det var en slitt, grønn tøypose som hadde husnøklene mine og et par solbriller oppi.
casualIt was a worn, green tote bag that had my house keys and a pair of sunglasses inside.
Informal description used when asking staff at a café or shop.
Kan jeg låne telefonen din et lite øyeblikk? Jeg må ringe banken for å sperre kortene mine.
casualCan I borrow your phone for a quick moment? I need to call the bank to block my cards.
Essential if your phone was stolen along with your wallet.
Siden passet mitt også ble stjålet, må jeg reise rett til ambassaden for å be om hjelp.
neutralSince my passport was also stolen, I must travel straight to the embassy to ask for help.
States your next necessary action.
Vet dere om ambassaden har mulighet til å utstede et midlertidig nødpass til meg i dag?
politeDo you know if the embassy has the possibility to issue a temporary emergency passport to me today?
Polite question about emergency consular services.
Har noen tilfeldigvis levert inn en grå jakke som ble gjenglemt på denne kafeen i morges?
politeHas anyone by any chance handed in a gray jacket that was left behind at this cafe this morning?
A respectful way to check if someone turned in your item.
Kan dere kontakte meg på dette nummeret hvis ryggsekken min blir funnet i løpet av dagen?
neutralCan you contact me on this number if my backpack is found during the day?
Useful for leaving your contact details after a loss.