45 Funny Citizen App Alerts Proving Some Things Are Better Left Unreported

The Citizen App is a handy tool that provides real-time safety alerts, letting you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. It’s especially helpful in high-crime areas, giving residents a heads-up on nearby incidents so they can stay safe and informed. However, it also makes it incredibly easy for Karens and worrywarts to alert the masses about the most trivial happenings.

Ever scrolled through the Citizen App and thought, “Seriously, did that need to be reported?” You’re not alone. In a world where every funny little event gets an alert, we’ve rounded up some of the best hilariously bizarre Citizen App alerts that prove some things are just better left unreported.

From the best of the downright absurd to the laugh-out-loud ridiculous, these funny Citizen App alerts highlight moments that make you question if every small-town oddity needs a spotlight. Get ready to chuckle at the Citizen App’s finest—and sometimes unnecessary—alerts from everyday life.


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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.