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The people that know the most about a neighborhood are its residents. Crimes are solved everyday because concerned citizens notify the Department about illegal activity. You may have information that will help the Portland, Maine Police Department solve a crime, save a person’s life or simply make your neighborhood a safer and more enjoyable place to live. Please take a minute to fill out and submit this form so that we can address the problems in your community.

IMPORTANT!
If a crime or other suspicious activity is happening right now
CALL 911
DO NOT USE THIS FORM!
Crime Tip forms are checked Monday-Friday.

1. Where is the problem activity ?

Address #1

Address #2

Address #3

2. What type of location is this?

Inside Business
Inside Private Residence
Alley or Driveway
Hallway/Corridor
Park/Wooded Area
Sidewalk/Street Corner
Vacant Lot
Vehicle
Garage

Other, Please describe

3. Please describe the activity.

4. When does the activity usually occur?

Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Overnight

5. Do you know specific days or times the activity usually occurs?

6. Please tell us about the individual involved.

Name

Nickname

Age

Race / Sex

Phone Number

Pager Number

Address

Physical Description
(height, weight,
hair color etc.)

Gang Member

Which Gang

7. Please tell us about the vehicle this person uses.

Make

Model

Year

Color

Plate Number

Unique Features

8. Is there any other information you believe would be helpful to Portland Police Officers?

9. If you want a member of the Portland Police Department to contact you please include your contact information on the lines below.

Name

Address

Work Phone

Home Phone

E-mail

Office of the Chief

Careers at PPD

On-Line Reports

Citizen Input

Crime Analysis

Safety Tips

Registered Sex
Offenders

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Name
Nickname
Age
Race / Sex
Phone Number
Pager Number
Address
Physical Description (height, weight, hair color etc.)
Gang Member
Which Gang