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Report a Crime Tip

  1. THIS FORM IS TO SUBMIT A TIP TO THE LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SHERIFF'S OFFICE. DO NOT SUBMIT IN-PROGRESS CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AS A CRIME TIP. IF YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT DIAL 911. THE CRIME TIP SITE IS NOT MONITORED CONTINUOUSLY - 24 HOURS A DAY OR 7 DAYS A WEEK. IF YOU BELIEVE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY WILL RESULT IN HARM TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY WITHOUT PROMPT INTERVENTION FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, DIAL 911. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONTACTED YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION. DO NOT USE THIS FORM TO MAKE A POLICE REPORT, IN ORDER TO MAKE A POLICE REPORT CALL 847-549-5200
  2. Information
  3. Do You Wish To Remain Anonymous?*
  4. May We Call You For More Information?*
    IF YES, YOU MUST LEAVE A TELEPHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS!
  5. Crime Notes
  6. If this information relates to a previous crime and you know the case/report number, please provide that information here. For example: 06-123456.
  7. Including - Date, Time, Location, and Details of What Happened
  8. Upload Picture(s)
  9. Suspect Information
  10. Please provide detailed information.
  11. Vehicle Information
  12. Due to the nature of the Internet and SMS delivery networks, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office does not guarantee 100% security or timely delivery or receipt of the submitted transmission. Please be advised, MAKING A FALSE REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT IS A SERIOUS OFFENSE AND MAY BE PUNISHABLE BY LAW.
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