WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOUR/VEHICLES & INFORMATION POLICE REQUIRE

Telephone Nos:

Less urgent matters – Paphos Police Station – 26 806060
Cyprus Police Citizens Line – 1460
Crime in progress or suspicious activity – 112
Emergency – if in doubt – 112


If you see suspicious activity:

-          Remain calm

-          Stay where you are

       -          DO NOT approach the culprits
      -          Call the Police
      -          Continue to watch

The Police prefer to be called even if you are not sure if the activity is suspicious or not.

When you call, please have the following information to hand:

Description of a suspect vehicle

      -          Car, van, lorry, bike
      -          Make and model
      -          Colour
      -          Body type
      -          Registration no
      -          Direction of travel
      -          Damage on the vehicle
      -          Logos on the vehicle
      -          Any other details which could be useful

 Description of a Suspect

       -          Male or female
      -          Face – long, thin, moustache, beard
      -          Colour of skin
      -          Scars, tattoos
      -          Mouth
      -          Eyes
      -          Age
      -          Weight or build
          --          Height
      -          Hair colour, length, whether straight or curly, etc
      -          Dress – description of clothing worn
      -          Language spoken

The Police need the cooperation of the public – without this any measure they take will not be enough to achieve the desired results.  The Police seek close cooperation with citizens for essential crime prevention.