Reporting a Crime
Use these phrases when you need to report a crime to the police, provide details about the incident, and request documentation for insurance.
Key Phrases
Jeg vil gjerne anmelde et tyveri som skjedde i dag.
politeI would like to report a theft that happened today.
A standard, polite way to explain why you are at the police station.
Noen har stjålet vesken min mens jeg satt på kafeen.
casualSomeone has stolen my bag while I was sitting at the cafe.
More direct and focuses immediately on the action that occurred.
Det skjedde for omtrent tjue minutter siden, nede i sentrum.
neutralIt happened about twenty minutes ago, down in the city center.
The police will always need to establish a clear timeframe and location.
Jeg merket ikke at den var borte før jeg skulle betale.
neutralI didn't notice it was gone until I was about to pay.
Useful for explaining a delayed discovery of a theft.
Mannen som tok den, hadde på seg en mørk genser.
neutralThe man who took it was wearing a dark sweater.
Uses a relative clause to give identifying details clearly.
Han var ganske høy, og han så ut til å ha dårlig tid.
casualHe was quite tall, and he seemed to be in a hurry.
Natural way to describe suspect behavior or physical traits.
Kan dere se om hendelsen ble filmet av overvåkningskameraene deres?
politeCan you see if the incident was filmed by your surveillance cameras?
Uses the passive voice to ask about potential camera footage.
Det var flere folk der som så hva som skjedde.
neutralThere were several people there who saw what happened.
Crucial to mention if there are potential witnesses to the event.
Lommeboken min, passet mitt og telefonen min lå i vesken.
neutralMy wallet, my passport, and my phone were in the bag.
List the most critical missing items immediately for the report.
Jeg har allerede ringt banken slik at kortene mine blir sperret.
neutralI have already called the bank so that my cards get blocked.
Shows you have taken the necessary first steps regarding financial security.
Jeg kan forklare i detalj hva jeg husker at skjedde.
neutralI can explain in detail what I remember happening.
Offering to give a formal explanation for the written record.
Jeg trenger en kopi av anmeldelsen som jeg kan sende til forsikringsselskapet.
neutralI need a copy of the police report that I can send to the insurance company.
A necessary request since insurance claims require a written police report.
Kan jeg få en skriftlig bekreftelse på at saken er registrert?
politeCan I get a written confirmation that the case is registered?
A slightly more formal way to ask for proof of the report.
Hva vil skje videre med saken nå?
neutralWhat will happen next with the case now?
A common question to understand the subsequent police procedure.