Online Crime Reporting
Some non-emergency crimes can be reported to the Cape Breton Regional Police online.
If this is an emergency or a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
Online reporting is not monitored 24/7.
If your incident is not listed in the category selection list, please call the CBRPS non-emergency line at 902-563-5151 to file your report.
Use the online reporting form if:
- You’ve lost something
- Someone has stolen something from you
- Someone has damaged your property, including your car (not collisions)
- Someone has broken into your car
Before you report a crime through the online tool, make sure you have all relevant information, including serial numbers and values of stolen items. You may also need to turn off your pop-up blocking software.
Upon completion of this report process, you will:
- See the words: "Your online police report has been submitted" showing that your police report is complete.
- Be able to print a copy of the online report to keep for your records.
You will receive an email – usually within five (5) business days – that explains if your report has been approved or rejected or if the police need additional information from you. Approved reports will be accompanied by a PDF copy of the report and a case number that you can use for insurance purposes. The temporary reference number you receive immediately after filing your report is not a report number and cannot be used for insurance claims.
Please Note:
- All cases filed using the Online Reporting System will be reviewed by an officer.
- Upon review, if further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted.
- Filing a false police report is a crime.
Privacy Disclosure – Online Crime Reporting
In accordance with Section 485 of the Municipal Government Act, the personal information collected through the completion of this form will only be used by municipal staff and, if necessary, individuals and/or organizations under service contract with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, for purposes relating to processing crime reports.
