# Reporting a Stolen Phone to the Police: ESL Listening Dialogue (B2)

> Free B2 ESL listening dialogue. A victim reports a phone theft and describes what happened. Script, vocabulary, questions and AI audio.

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Last updated: 2026-10-20

CEFR B2 • Emergencies English

A B2 English listening dialogue. A victim reports a phone theft and describes what happened. Use it for listening practice, role play or homework, and generate the audio in a US, UK or Australian accent.

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## Dialogue Script (2 speakers)

Officer: Good afternoon. How can I help you? Victim: I'd like to report a theft. Someone stole my phone about an hour ago. Officer: I'm sorry to hear that. Where did it happen? Victim: Outside the metro station on Central Square. A man on a bike snatched it out of my hand. Officer: Did you see his face? Victim: Not clearly. He was wearing a grey hoodie and a black helmet. Quite young, I think. Officer: What kind of phone is it? Victim: A silver smartphone with a blue case. I've already blocked the SIM card. Officer: Good. I'll write up the report. Here's your reference number. Victim: Thanks. My insurance company will need it. Officer: Exactly. We'll contact you if we find anything.

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## Key Vocabulary

to report

To officially tell the police about something.

suspect

A person the police think did a crime.

to snatch

To take something quickly and roughly.

reference number

A number that identifies a report.

## Comprehension Questions

1. Where was the phone stolen?
2. How does the victim describe the suspect?
3. Why does the victim need a reference number?

Tip: after you generate the audio, open its **Lesson view** for a printable transcript, vocabulary list and quiz with answers.

## How to Use It in Class

- **Before listening:** pre-teach the key vocabulary and ask students to predict what happens.
- **First listen:** students answer the comprehension questions without the script.
- **Second listen:** give out the script and have students underline useful phrases.
- **Speaking:** pairs role-play the dialogue, then change one detail and improvise.

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