TL-060 · Trouble
I need to report this to the police — Korean
A trouble situation for reporting theft or loss in Korean, explaining when and where it happened, and asking for a report copy or reference number.
Quick answer
경찰에 신고하고 싶어요.
Meaning I'd like to report this to the police.
gyeong-chal-e sin-go-ha-go si-peo-yo.
When to use it
Use this after theft or a serious loss when you need to speak to police, explain the incident, and ask what documents or report numbers you can receive.
Core phrases
경찰에 신고하고 싶어요.
gyeong-chal-e sin-go-ha-go si-peo-yo.
I'd like to report this to the police.
기차에서 지갑을 도난당했어요.
gi-cha-e-seo ji-gap-eul do-nan-dang-haet-eo-yo.
My wallet was stolen on the train.
한 시간쯤 전에 없어진 걸 알았어요.
han si-gan-jjeum jeon-e eop-seo-jin geol al-at-eo-yo.
I noticed it was missing about an hour ago.
신고 확인서나 접수번호를 받을 수 있을까요?
sin-go hwak-in-seo-na jeop-su-beon-ho-reul ba-deul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Could I get a copy or reference number for the report?
What you may hear
언제 어디서 있었던 일인지 말씀해 주세요.
eon-je eo-di-seo i-sseot-deon il-in-ji mal-sseum-hae ju-se-yo.
Please tell me when and where it happened.
분실하거나 도난당한 물건의 특징을 알려주세요.
bun-sil-ha-geo-na do-nan-dang-han mul-geon-ui teu-jing-eul al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Please describe the missing or stolen item.
신분증과 연락처를 확인하겠습니다.
sin-bun-jeung-gwa yeon-rak-cheo-reul hwak-in-ha-get-seum-ni-da.
We'll need to check your identification and contact details.
How to respond
작성해야 하는 서류가 있나요?
jak-seong-hae-ya ha-neun seo-ryu-ga it-na-yo?
Do I need to fill out a form?
영어 통역을 받을 수 있나요?
yeong-eo tong-yeok-eul ba-deul su it-na-yo?
Can I get an English interpreter?
신고 후에는 무엇을 해야 하나요?
sin-go hu-e-neun mu-eot-eul hae-ya ha-na-yo?
What should I do next after filing the report?
Mini conversation
You
경찰에 신고하고 싶어요.
gyeong-chal-e sin-go-ha-go si-peo-yo.
I'd like to report this to the police.
Other person
무슨 일이 있었나요?
mu-seun il-i i-sseot-na-yo?
What happened?
You
기차에서 지갑을 도난당했어요.
gi-cha-e-seo ji-gap-eul do-nan-dang-haet-eo-yo.
My wallet was stolen on the train.
Other person
언제 어디서 있었던 일인지 말씀해 주세요.
eon-je eo-di-seo i-sseot-deon il-in-ji mal-sseum-hae ju-se-yo.
Please tell me when and where it happened.
You
한 시간쯤 전에 신주쿠역 근처에서 없어진 걸 알았어요.
han si-gan-jjeum jeon-e sin-ju-ku-yeok geun-cheo-e-seo eop-seo-jin geol al-at-eo-yo.
I noticed it was missing about an hour ago near Shinjuku Station.
Other person
지갑의 특징을 알려주세요.
ji-gap-ui teu-jing-eul al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Please describe the wallet.
You
검은 가죽 지갑이에요. 신고 확인서나 접수번호를 받을 수 있을까요?
geo-meun ga-juk ji-gap-i-e-yo. sin-go hwak-in-seo-na jeop-su-beon-ho-reul ba-deul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
It's a black leather wallet. Could I get a copy or reference number for the report?
Other person
네. 접수 후에 안내해 드리겠습니다.
ne. jeop-su hu-e an-nae-hae deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da.
Yes. We'll explain that after the report is filed.
More natural
In Korean, 도난당했어요 means something was stolen, while 잃어버렸어요 means you lost it. If you are not sure whether it was stolen, describe what you know rather than guessing.
Good to know
Police procedures differ between lost property and crime reports. If a bank card or phone is missing, contact the issuer or carrier as well as the police. In an emergency, use the local emergency number.
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