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Police and crime reports in Paris

In Paris, report theft or lost documents at a commissariat de police; call 17 or 112 if there is immediate danger.

Practical tip: To report a theft, you do not necessarily need to return to the neighbourhood where it happened: you can file a complaint at a police station or gendarmerie. Prepare the location, circumstances and list of items; ask for the receipt and a copy of the complaint. If payment cards are missing, contact your bank promptly too.

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  • Police station

    Compagnies motocyclistes de la préfecture de police de Paris

    Rue Chanoinesse 18, Paris
    Route17

  • Police station

    Brigade de répression du banditisme

    3 Rue de Lutèce
    Mon-Thu 08:30-16:30; Fri 08:30-16:00
    Route17

  • Police station

    Police Prefecture

    4 Rue de la Cité
    Route17

  • Police station

    Police judiciaire - Brigade criminelle - Brigade des stupéfiants

    36 Quai des Orfèvres
    Route17

  • Police station

    Commissariat de police de Paris 5e et 6e arrondissements

    Rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève 4, Paris
    Open 24 hours
    Route17

Frequently asked questions

What should I know about police and crime reports in Paris?

In Paris, report theft or lost documents at a commissariat de police; call 17 or 112 if there is immediate danger.

How do I choose police and crime reports in Paris?

For a non-urgent report, choose the nearest police station and check its opening hours.

What should I check before going?

To report a theft, you do not necessarily need to return to the neighbourhood where it happened: you can file a complaint at a police station or gendarmerie. Prepare the location, circumstances and list of items; ask for the receipt and a copy of the complaint. If payment cards are missing, contact your bank promptly too.