Report a Crime

If you have information about a crime in Chesterfield Township, you have several ways to report it. Prompt reporting helps officers respond quickly and gives investigators the best chance of identifying a suspect and recovering property. The right channel depends on whether the crime is happening now, whether anyone is hurt, and whether a suspect is known.

Emergencies always go to 911. Crimes that have already occurred with no immediate danger can be reported to the non-emergency line at (586) 949-2322, which is answered around the clock. Property crimes with no known suspect can be filed online, and anyone who prefers to stay anonymous can use a tip line instead.

Step by Step

1. Emergency: Call 911

   A crime in progress, an injury or an immediate threat is an emergency. Call 911 and stay on the line with the dispatcher.

2. Non-Emergency: Call the Department

   For a crime that has already occurred with no immediate danger, call (586) 949-2322. A dispatcher will take your report or send an officer to you.

3. Online: file through D.O.R.S.

   Non-violent property crimes with no known suspect, such as retail fraud, vandalism or identity theft, can be reported online and receive an instant case number.

4. Anonymous: Submit a Tip

   If you would rather not identify yourself, use Crime Stoppers, the department tip line or the Macomb County Sheriff tip line. See the Submit a Tip page for every option.

5. After Your Report

   You will receive a case number. If the case requires follow-up, a detective from the Detective Bureau may contact you for more information.