Prince George RCMP has begun accepting reports of crimes that do not require police followup online.
Through www.princegeorge.rcmp.ca/report, you can file reports for any of seven types of offences: - damage to property under $5,000;
- damage to a vehicle under $5,000;
- hit and run to property or an unoccupied vehicle;
- theft of a bicycle under $5,000;
- theft of property under $5,000;
- theft from a vehicle under $5,000;
- lost property.
The service is part of a pilot project also being run in a handful of other communities across B.C.
"This online reporting tool will provide a more convenient way to report less serious incidents that do not require police follow-up, while allowing frontline officers to focus on emergency and more serious calls for service," Staff Sergeant Kent MacNeill said.
"Ultimately, this will enhance our service delivery to residents of Prince George and surrounding communities."
In order to make a report online, the following conditions must be met:
- You use your real name and have a valid e-mail address;
- There cannot be any witnesses or suspects;
- Follow-up by police is not required
- The reports cannot involve personal identification (passports, drivers licences, etc), firearms, licence plates or validation decals on licence plates;
- The user must agree to the terms and conditions of use.
