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The police will take your statement seriously and investigate the crime thoroughly, so don’t hesitate to report it.
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The police will take your statement seriously and investigate the crime thoroughly, so don’t hesitate to report it.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Report the crime; the police will investigate thoroughly and take your statement seriously.
Describing a Process
After reporting the crime, the police took my statement seriously and launched a thorough investigation.
Reassuring Someone
Don't worry, the police will investigate this thoroughly and take your statement seriously.
Warning Someone
If you don't report the crime, it won't be investigated properly.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Law enforcement will conduct a comprehensive investigation and give due consideration to your statement. Therefore, reporting the crime is encouraged.
Casual
The cops will take you seriously and look into it properly, so tell them what happened.
Simpler English
The police will check it out and listen to what you say, so tell them.
Phrases to learn
take your statement seriously
To give careful consideration and attention to what someone says.
investigate thoroughly
To examine or inquire into something in a detailed and complete manner.