diff --git a/functions/api/reports/submit.ts b/functions/api/reports/submit.ts
index 13848da..01ffdcf 100644
--- a/functions/api/reports/submit.ts
+++ b/functions/api/reports/submit.ts
@@ -202,6 +202,7 @@ export async function onRequestPost(context: RequestContext) {
       created_at: Date.now(),
       fcm_token: typeof senderTokenId === "string" ? senderTokenId : undefined,
       id: reportId,
+      open: true,
       user: currentUser
         ? {
             email: currentUser.email,