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Report burglaries

Call 112 immediately if you suspect someone is still on the scene

In general

If you suspect you have been invaded:

  1. Check your safety! Make sure no one is still there. Don't go in if you're not sure.

  2. Avoid touching objects. Do not walk around the scene or touch objects. This can damage evidence.

  3. Call the police at 112

Information the police needs

Police needs:

  • the exact location of the break in

  • your name, national identification number and address

  • information about the suspect, such as appearance or vehicle

Protect the scene

To protect the scene, you should:

  • not walk around the scene or touch objects

  • not let other people into the scene

  • not throw anything away or cover

When the police arrive

Stay on the premises or have someone who knows the premises available.

Police need information:

  • about what is missing

  • on what has been damaged, moved or changed

  • about unfamiliar items that might be left by the intruder

  • if you have noticed a strange sightseeing in the neighborhood

Service provider

The Icelandic Po­lice