Reporting a Crime
Use these phrases when you need to report a crime or incident to the police in Norway.
Key Phrases
Jeg vil gjerne anmelde et tyveri som skjedde på jernbanestasjonen for en time siden.
I would like to report a theft that happened at the railway station an hour ago.
💡 Use this to start your conversation at the police station.
Sekken min ble stjålet mens jeg ventet på toget på plattform fire.
My backpack was stolen while I was waiting for the train on platform four.
💡 Helpful for explaining what was taken and what you were doing.
Gjerningspersonen var en høy mann som hadde på seg en mørkeblå jakke.
The perpetrator was a tall man who was wearing a dark blue jacket.
💡 Useful for describing the physical appearance of a suspect.
Jeg la merke til at en mistenkelig person fulgte etter meg fra kafeen.
I noticed that a suspicious person was following me from the cafe.
💡 Use this to describe details leading up to the incident.
Det skjedde i går kveld rundt klokken ti utenfor det store kjøpesenteret.
It happened yesterday evening around ten o'clock outside the large shopping center.
💡 Use this to state the exact time and place of the crime.
Jeg har mistet min røde lommebok som inneholder både kredittkort og førerkort.
I have lost my red wallet which contains both credit cards and a driver's license.
Jeg ønsker å gi en formell forklaring om hendelsen til politiet nå.
I wish to give a formal statement about the incident to the police now.
💡 Say this when you are ready to make a official statement.
Kan du forklare meg hvordan saken vil bli behandlet videre av politiet?
Can you explain to me how the case will be handled further by the police?
💡 Use this to ask about the next steps in the investigation.
Jeg trenger en kopi av politirapporten fordi jeg må sende den til forsikringsselskapet.
I need a copy of the police report because I have to send it to the insurance company.
Vil jeg få tilsendt en bekreftelse på anmeldelsen på e-post eller i posten?
Will I be sent a confirmation of the report by email or in the mail?
💡 Ask this to find out how you will receive your documentation.