Reporting a Theft to the Police in Spain
Calling the police, filing a 'denuncia' at the station and describing what happened.
In Spain you report a theft by 'poner una denuncia' at a Policía Nacional station (or the regional police in some areas); you can start it online but must sign it in person, and you'll need the copy for insurance and replacement documents. 091 is the police line and 112 the general emergency number. These cards follow a stolen wallet from the phone call to the station.
- 1
Quiero poner una denuncia por robo.
I'd like to report a theft.
- 2
No es una urgencia.
It's not an emergency.
- 3
Me robaron la cartera en el metro.
My wallet was stolen on the metro.
- 4
No me di cuenta hasta que me bajé.
I didn't notice anything until I got off.
- 5
Creo que fue un carterista.
I think it was a pickpocket.
- 6
Pasó sobre las ocho de la tarde.
It happened at around eight in the evening.
- 7
Ya he bloqueado las tarjetas.
I've already blocked my cards.
- 8
Necesito una copia de la denuncia para el seguro.
I need a copy of the report for the insurance.
- 9
El pasaporte también estaba dentro.
My passport was in it too.
- 10
No le vi bien la cara.
I didn't get a good look at his face.
- 11
Era alto y llevaba una sudadera negra.
He was tall and wearing a black hoodie.
- 12
¿Hay alguna posibilidad de que aparezca?
Is there any chance it'll turn up?
- 13
¿Tengo que firmar aquí?
Do I have to sign here?
- 14
¿Se puede hacer la denuncia por internet?
Can you file the report online?
- 15
Me han forzado el coche.
Someone's broken into my car.
- 16
Me han robado la bici del portal.
My bike's been stolen from the entrance hall.
- 17
¿Qué hago si aparece?
What do I do if it turns up?
- 18
Todavía estoy un poco nervioso.
I'm still a bit shaken.
- 19
¿Me lo puede apuntar?
Could you write it down for me?
- 20
Gracias por su ayuda, agente.
Thanks for your help, officer.