Before you report

If you encounter suspicious activity or objects:

• don’t get involved
• don't do anything that makes you feel unsafe
• don’t touch anything – it may be dangerous, and you could harm vital evidence.

Information you should get if you can

Discreetly capture all of the information you can. This may include taking a photo.

Include where and when the activity happened. If relevant, also include:

• details of people, companies or organisations involved
  • names, addresses and contact details, if known
  • any identifying features
• document details and/or payment method (if you work in a Customs Controlled Area or shop)
• vehicle, boat or aircraft details
  • colour
  • size
  • make
  • name
  • registration
  • direction of travel

You may not have a lot of detail. But don’t hesitate to report anything that doesn’t seem right, however minor it may seem. Your tip could make a difference.

If you need to report an emergency

Call 111 and ask for Police when:

• someone is badly injured or in danger
• there's a serious risk to life or property
• a crime is being committed and the offenders are still there or have just left
• it's happening now or has just happened.

Information on reporting an emergency is available at New Zealand Police