Incident Type

Definition

Examples

Harassing Phone Call

Unwanted phone calls of an annoying, harassing or threatening nature. Repeated hang-ups

Immediate hang-ups, obscene language, etc. with no known suspects.

Hit and Run

Leaving the scene of an accident without providing required license, insurance or vehicle information.

Damage caused by another vehicle in which the driver should have left information or fled the scene without stopping to exchange information.

Identity Theft

Obtaining someone else's personal identifying information and using it to obtain credit, goods or services. Stealing your identity.

Someone obtains a credit card using your Social Security Number or obtains utility services using your personal information.

Lost Property

When property is missing or lost.

Property that is missing, leaving items behind in a public place, or missing from home.

Theft

Your property is taken without your permission.

Property known to be stolen and missing may be reported. Do not confuse with ‘Lost property’ as it is not a theft.

Vandalism

The act of changing, modifying or defacing public or private property.

Graffiti, knocking over mail box, throwing rock through windows, slashed tires, spray paint, broken items, etc.

Vehicle Burglary

Property is stolen from a motor vehicle.

Stolen equipment or belongings from a vehicle.  Any part that used to be on the vehicle itself.

Vehicle Tampering

Tampering with a Motor vehicle.

Keying, broken windows, or attempts to remove parts.