City of Columbus

To file an online Offense Report, please click the blue button located below. Keep in mind that you CANNOT file a report in this manner if you meet any of the following criteria:

• You are reporting a theft offense, and the value of the stolen property is more than $3,000. 
• You are reporting a theft offense, and the stolen property is a firearm (gun), license plates, a stolen motor vehicle, or hazardous material. 
• You are reporting Property Destruction, and the damage is valued at more than $3,000. 
• There is evidence to indicate that this is a hate crime or bias relate. 
• There is any physical evidence connected to the crime that needs to be collected (i.e. blood, obvious fingerprints). 
• You are filing any type of report against a known suspect.

Note: If you meet any of the criteria above, you must call (614) 645-4545 for further instructions.

Due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 crisis, there will be a 1-2 week delay in processing these reports.