B_Rob 17 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Sometime ago when I was doing my housework I accidentally binned my passport, went to the Police station and reported it lost and was given a crime reference number. The only problem is now is that I have lost that reference number. Can this be replaced again as myself and my partner want to go to South Africa soon and i'm at my wits end with worry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyde 328 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Phone up the non-emergency number and request to be put through to the crime desk/whatever it may be called in your force. Your details should be recorded and able to be searched for. Should only take a short phone call to re-ascertain your crime reference number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 You were given a crime reference number for accidentally binning your own passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E29NP1546080952 1,383 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 You were given a crime reference number for accidentally binning your own passport? I do find it bizarre that a crime reference number is given too. I accidentally lost mine last year and didn't need such reference number at all. I completed a new application form giving the previous passport number. RMC, who asked you to obtain a crime reference number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Did you also contact the passport office? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E29NP1546080952 1,383 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Did you also contact the passport office? Sorry, yes I forgot to mention. You ask for an LS01 form, complete the details on the form and send it back. This has to be done before another passport can be applied for. The accidental loss or damage of your passport, does not require any police involvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'm sure I read somewhere that you are supposed to report it to the police if you lose your passport. In terms of crime reference numbers, some forces record non-crimes on the same system as they record actual crimes, so the number looks like (and is often referred to as) a crime reference number even though that's not what it actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E29NP1546080952 1,383 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'm sure I read somewhere that you are supposed to report it to the police if you lose your passport. In terms of crime reference numbers, some forces record non-crimes on the same system as they record actual crimes, so the number looks like (and is often referred to as) a crime reference number even though that's not what it actually is. The IPS state you should only report a stolen passport to the Police. Obviously if your abroad and the passport is lost/stolen you will need to report it to the local Police first. You will still have to complete an LS01 for a stolen passport too. As I mentioned previously, I never reported my lost passport to the Police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Rob 17 Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 I was always told that you should always report it to the Police whether it being lost or stolen, I lost one in the past and was also given a reference number which was requested by the passport office. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E29NP1546080952 1,383 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I was always told that you should always report it to the Police whether it being lost or stolen, I lost one in the past and was also given a reference number which was requested by the passport office. I only had mine replaced about 7 months ago. The IPS never required a crime reference number from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) I'm sure I read somewhere that you are supposed to report it to the police if you lose your passport. In terms of crime reference numbers, some forces record non-crimes on the same system as they record actual crimes, so the number looks like (and is often referred to as) a crime reference number even though that's not what it actually is. You're right about having to inform the police but that's for thefts as opposed to loss. From what I can gather, a lost passport is just a case of applying for a replacement From DirectGov You should report all passport thefts to the police. You'll need the crime reference details for the LS01 form. Edited December 13, 2010 by Scrooge McDuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E29NP1546080952 1,383 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 You might well be right about having to inform the police, it's something I'm unaware of. And as you say, it'd be an incident reference number as opposed to crime reference number which I think threw the original question. You don't even need an incident number on an LSO1. There is no Police involvement, only if it has been stolen. Take a look at the LSO1 link below. The only Police involvement is section 04. And that's for stolen passports only. This is the exact form I completed when I lost mine. LS01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Rob 17 Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) But I thought and I was lead to believe you had to report your missing passport, with it being a legal document and getting in the wrong hands can be used for all sorts of criminal activities such as fraud etc. Edited December 13, 2010 by Robert McChristmas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E29NP1546080952 1,383 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 But I thought and I was lead to believe you had to report your missing passport, with it being a legal document and getting in the wrong hands can be used for all sorts of criminal activities such as fraud etc. If it's stolen, then report it to the Police & also complete an LSO1. If you loose or damage your passport whilst in the UK, just complete an LSO1. If you loose, or have it stolen abroad, report it to the local police and a Consulate/Embassy. You will still be required to complete the LSO1 before a new passport can be issued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 You don't even need an incident number on an LSO1. There is no Police involvement, only if it has been stolen. You quoted and replied to my post as I was editing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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