Prevent auto break-ins & know how to respond
Prevention
Are there any valuables or seemingly insignificant loose items visible in your car?
Place all loose items in the trunk of your car before you arrive to your destination to ensure thieves won’t know what you are hiding.
Traveling from out of town?
Check your luggage at the hotel instead of keeping it in your car.
Broken Window or Trunk
Is the break-in happening right now?
Call 9-1-1 with your location and suspect description.
Did the break-in already happen?
File a police report on-line, or call 3-1-1.
Car Break-In
What was stolen? Make a list of stolen items.
Although not required, you should provide the estimated value along with serial numbers to any electronics on a police report that can be filed online or call 415-553-0123.
If credit cards were stolen, cancel them as soon as possible and check to see if any unauthorized activity has occurred. If so, include this activity on the police report.
If an original passport or social security card was stolen, go to the nearest police station.
Firearms Theft
Was any type of firearm stolen?
If so, immediately go to a police station or call the police non-emergency line: 415-553-0123.
Reporting
Is a police report needed for an insurance claim?
A formal police report can be completed online, in person at any San Francisco Police Station, or by calling 3-1-1.
| 9-1-1 | Keep 9-1-1 Available for Emergencies |
|---|---|
| 3-1-1 | City Services & Information Available 24/7 |
| 415-553-0123 | Police Non-Emergency Assistance Available 24/7 |