What Information Is on a Police Burglary Report?
Although every police jurisdiction is slightly different, generally a police burglary report will include information about the location of the burglary, what (if anything) was taken, information about a possible suspect and the building owner's contact information.
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Definition of Burglary
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A burglary is the unlawful breaking into and entering of a structure, be it a home, business or any other building. There does not have to be any use of force (if the door is open but you have no permission to enter, it is still a burglary) or anything actually taken for it to be a burglary.
Types of Information Included
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A police report will include the name of the person who made the report; the owner of the structure; the time and date of the burglary; what, if anything, was taken; and any information that might help locate the person who committed the burglary.
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Identification
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Identifying information (such as serial numbers or unique characteristics) about any items that were stolen will be recorded and will also help facilitate any insurance claim.
Misconceptions
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A burglary can be committed even if there is no intention to steal anything, or if the burglar intended to steal something but ended up leaving without taking anything -- it is the unlawful entry that creates the crime of burglary.
Significance
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A police report for burglary serves two functions -- to report the crime and help solve it, but also as the basis for an insurance claim. Most insurers will require a copy of the police report before they will consider paying the claim.
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