REPORTING lost property is being made easier with the launch of a new service in Dorset.
The Report My Loss website went live on Monday and allows the public to report lost property without the need to call or visit a police station.
Those reporting lost property will be asked to complete an online form and a reference number will be issued for use when making an insurance claim.
Head of contact management, Superintendent Caroline Naughton, said: “Currently Dorset Police receive around 43 calls per day in relation to lost property, which takes up valuable time that Force Command Centre staff could be using to respond to other 101 and 999 calls.
“The implementation of Report My Loss will reduce the number of lost property calls into the Force Command Centre and improve call waiting times for the 101 service.
“The cost to report lost property to Report My Loss is £3.95. In Dorset the use of this service is subsidised by the Force making any reports of property lost in Dorset free.”
For more information go to reportmyloss.com
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