Harassing Phone Call Someone calls your phone multiple times and either hangs up or uses offensive language.

Online Impersonation A person commits an offense if the person sends an electronic mail, instant message, text message, or similar communication that references a name, domain address, phone number, or other item of identifying information belonging to any person without obtaining the other person's consent; with the intent to cause a recipient of the communication to reasonably believe that the other person authorized or transmitted the communication; and with the intent to harm or defraud any person.

Someone uses your name or persona to create a web page or post messages on a commercial social networking site without your consent. Someone sends e-mail, instant message or a text message that gives your name, phone number, domain address or any other identifying information without your consent.

Theft/Burglary from Vehicle (Entry Made) Someone steals items (such as clothes, laptop, CD player, or IPod) from your locked or unlocked vehicle.

Burglary of Coin Operated Machine Someone broke into a coin operated machine and stole or attempted to steal money or merchandise from the machine.

Criminal Mischief – Vandalism and Graffiti Your property is intentionally damaged or destroyed (your car is keyed, your house is egged). To enter a request for clean up of graffiti, please click here.

Criminal Mischief – Vandalism of or Graffiti on a Vehicle Graffiti is when, without the effective consent of the owner, a person makes markings, including inscriptions, etching, drawings, or paintings, on the property of the owner. To enter a request for clean up of graffiti, please click here.

Assault by Contact Physical contact, which causes no pain, with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative. For example: Someone grabs your arm or other body part, which is offensive to you.

Threats (Terroristic Threat and Assault by Threat)

Terroristic Threat Threatens to commit violence to any person causing the person to be in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. Someone has told you that they intend to harm you and you believe that they can carry out the threat immediately.

Assault by Threat Verbal threats to cause harm with no physical contact.

Theft from Person  Property known to be stolen and missing may be reported. Lost property is not a theft. Examples include, someone steals a personal item from your person, without threat of violence or injury.

Purse Snatching Someone steals your purse while in your possession. For example: From a shopping cart from your arm / hand with no complaint of pain or fear for safety

Theft of Auto Parts and Theft from Auto Property that was in the bed of or on the outside a vehicle has been stolen or taken by someone without the owner's permission. Someone steals an item from the bed of a truck that was not covered. Someone steals a part that is attached to the vehicle without breaking into the inside of the vehicle. For example: Wheels, rims, bumper, etc.

Theft of bicycle Your bicycle is taken without your permission. Property known to be stolen and missing may be reported. Lost property is not a theft. Examples include, someone cutting the lock and taking your bike from a bike rack or removing your bike from a yard.

Theft of Metal Metal is specifically targeted and stolen by a someone. Someone steals the copper out of your air conditioning unit, someone steals wire or other scrap metal from your property.

Theft Of Service The theft of services provided to a customer. Someone enters a restaurant, orders food, eats, and then walks out ("Dine and Dash"). Someone hires you to do their landscaping and does not pay after services are provided.

Theft by Shoplifting Theft of merchandise for sale in a shop or retail establishment. Someone enters a business, picks up an item(s) for sale and leaves the business without paying for the item(s).

Theft from Building Your property is taken without your permission. Property known to be stolen and missing may be reported. Lost property is not a theft. Examples include, someone comes into a building open to the public and steals an item (such as a purse, laptop, or briefcase) from an office.

Theft Catalytic Converter You discover that someone has stolen your catalytic converter for your vehicle.

Theft Property is taken without your permission. Property known to be stolen and missing may be reported. This includes any theft not covered under the theft criteria above. Lost property is not a theft.

Lost Property - You were in possession of your property at a location or intersection in the City of Austin and you no longer have possession of your belongings.

There was no indication of a theft, i.e. a suspect was seen with your property etc but you want to make a record of the missing property.

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