Help with a Police report after a break in

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:05pm

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Alison1961

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I am hoping that someone can help me. I have a property in La Marina that has been broken into (I live in the UK). For insurance purposes, I need to obtain a crime report from the local Police. I will be coming over to La Marina soon, and am not sure whether I can just turn up at the local Police station to do this.

I have asked my Solicitor if either he or a representative could accompany me to help explain the situation, but he has said that I would be better to phone the Spanish Consulate in London to obtain a report.

I am so stressed out trying to sort all this out, and would be so grateful if someone on this forum could help suggest what I should do.

Many thanks in advance of any help.

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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:00am

Stevec2x

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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:00am

Hi

I had to do this once. I had to go to Guardia Civil (not Policia Local) and wait in the queue. It is essential to take an interpreter if you don't speak Spanish!

The officer will ask you for the details and eventually give you the crime report.

Cheers

Steve

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:07am

elinspain

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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:07am

Hello Alison,

Sounds like your solicitor couldn't be bothered to help ( I'd be looking for another solicitor in future). In the meantime, as suggested find yourself a translator who can accompany you to the Guardia Civil offices to file your report

https://torreviejatranslators.com/

Ive sent you a link that should be able to assist you., give them a call

Good Luck

Cheers

Elinspain

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:56am

John123456

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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:56am

You might find the contents of this link helpful:

https://rightcasa.com/denuncia/

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 3:57pm

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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 3:57pm

Stevec2x wrote on Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:00am:
Hi
I had to do this once. I had to go to Guardia Civil (not Policia Local) and wait in the queue. It is essential to take an interpreter if you don't speak Spanish!

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The officer will ask you for the details and eventually give you the crime report.
Cheers
Steve

The same happened to me. Guardia Civil in Guardamar. Cost me €50 for an interpreter.

Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 11:36am

janiceroquero

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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 11:36am

Hi, you don't need an appointment to go to the police station, when you go make sure you take all your relevant documents, passport, proof of ownership, a list of the things stolen with value.

Take an interpreter with you.

Good luck, J

Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 11:46am

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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 11:46am

Criminal offences must be reported not later than 72 hours.

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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:55pm

Alison1961

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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:55pm

Alison1961 wrote on Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:05pm:
I am hoping that someone can help me. I have a property in La Marina that has been broken into (I live in the UK). For insurance purposes, I need to obtain a crime report from the local Police. I will be coming over to La Marina soon, and am not sure whether I can just turn up a...

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...t the local Police station to do this.
I have asked my Solicitor if either he or a representative could accompany me to help explain the situation, but he has said that I would be better to phone the Spanish Consulate in London to obtain a report.
I am so stressed out trying to sort all this out, and would be so grateful if someone on this forum could help suggest what I should do.
Many thanks in advance of any help.

Many thanks for all of your helpful comments, I now have an interpreter on board and hope everything progresses well.