Pomona residents can file crime reports on-line

Pomona residents who would like to report minor thefts and certain other crimes can do so through the Pomona Police Department's on-line reporting service.

Through the web-based reporting system, members of the public can file certain police reports such as those for minor thefts, lost property, harassing phone calls, vehicle tampering and vandalism via the Internet, according to a statement from the Pomona Police Department.

The service is available in English and Spanish and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Reports can be filed at any time. People using the system will be able to print a temporary copy of the report once they complete the process involved.

The online report will be reviewed by police personnel for final approval and a return e-mail will be sent with a copy of the final report attached at no cost, the statement said.

Offering this web-based reporting option gives officers the opportunity to use more of their time patrolling the city and also provides members of the public the ability to handle some matters via the Internet.

To file a report using the on-line reporting system go to the city's home page at www.ci.pomona.ca.us and click on the Online Citizen Reporting icon.