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At the Police Station in Spain

Report a stolen car or wallet at a Spanish police station, describe what happened and get a copy for insurance.

In Spain you report thefts at a comisaría of the Policía Nacional, ideally with a cita previa, or start the report online and sign it in person. Spaniards say poner una denuncia, and you'll need the copy for insurance or to replace a stolen NIE. Interpreters can be requested. The cards follow a resident of Barcelona whose car and wallet are stolen in the same week.

Traffic officer managing city intersection in Málaga, Spain on a sunny day.
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  1. 1

    Quería poner una denuncia por robo, por favor.

    I'd like to report a theft, please.

  2. 2

    Me han robado el coche delante de casa.

    My car was stolen from outside my house.

  3. 3

    Me han dado un tirón en el metro.

    Someone snatched my bag on the metro.

  4. 4

    Un carterista me ha quitado la cartera.

    A pickpocket took my wallet.

  5. 5

    ¿A qué hora ocurrió más o menos?

    Roughly what time did it happen?

  6. 6

    No le vi la cara.

    I didn't see his face.

  7. 7

    Era alto y llevaba una sudadera negra.

    He was tall and wearing a black hoodie.

  8. 8

    Necesito una copia de la denuncia para el seguro.

    I need a copy of the report for the insurance.

  9. 9

    ¿Hace falta cita previa?

    Do I need an appointment?

  10. 10

    ¿Se puede denunciar por internet?

    Can you report it online?

  11. 11

    Llevaba el NIE en la cartera.

    My NIE was in the wallet.

  12. 12

    Ya he bloqueado las tarjetas.

    I've already cancelled my cards.

  13. 13

    Me han entrado a robar en el piso.

    Someone broke into my flat.

  14. 14

    Han forzado la cerradura.

    They forced the lock.

  15. 15

    ¿Le falta algo más?

    Is anything else missing?

  16. 16

    Firme aquí, por favor.

    Sign here, please.

  17. 17

    ¿Hay alguna posibilidad de recuperarlo?

    Is there any chance of getting it back?

  18. 18

    Todavía estoy un poco nervioso.

    I'm still a bit shaken.

  19. 19

    No hablo bien español, ¿hay intérprete?

    I don't speak Spanish well. Is there an interpreter?

  20. 20

    Si encontramos algo, le llamamos.

    We'll call you if we find anything.