Detective Services & Case Investigations

About the Detectives Division

The Detective Division investigates, apprehends, and prepares prosecution of criminal offenders for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

The division comprises the Crimes Against Persons Section, Crimes Against Property Section, Crime Lab, Joint Terrorism Task Force, Safe Street Task Force, Property and Evidence Unit, North Metro Task Force, and Victim Advocates.

Submit a Crime Tip

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Detective Tipline

Major Crimes Investigations / Investigaciones de delitos mayores
Call: (720) 523-4847

Information Regarding Other Crimes / Información sobre otros delitos
You can remain anonymous by submitting a tip through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.

Submit a Tip

Submit a Human Trafficking Tip

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Tipline: (303) 655-3611.
*If this is an emergency or you are witnessing a crime in progress, please dial 911 immediately.*

If you are reporting suspicious activity or information regarding potential labor or sex trafficking, please submit a detailed tip using the link below. To help our investigators, please include:

The location of the activity, including addresses or business names.
Descriptions of the individuals involved.
Vehicle information, such as make, model, color, or license plate numbers
The specific behaviors or conditions that caused your concern.

You may choose to remain anonymous. However, if you are willing to be contacted by a Detective, please leave your name and a safe phone number where you can be reached.

Thank you for your vigilance and for helping us protect our community.

Submit a Tip

Fraudulent Check Form

If you are a victim of a fraudulent or bad check, complete and submit this form to begin the investigation process. Please ensure all sections are filled out accurately.

Submit a Fraudulent Check Form (PDF)

Identity Theft Resources

Access forms and guides to report and recover from identity theft — available in English and Spanish.

Identity Theft Information Packet (PDF) Paquete de Información sobre Robo de Identidad (PDF)

Towed Vehicle Lookup

If your vehicle has been towed in Adams County, you may contact the Adams County Sheriff’s Office to locate it. Have your vehicle’s license plate number, VIN, or other identifying information ready. Towed vehicles may be stored at various impound lots depending on the jurisdiction and reason for tow.

For immediate assistance, please call (720) 322-1202. Additional information and impound lot details may be provided based on the vehicle’s location and towing agency.